Do superchargers need oil changes?
Do superchargers need oil changes? Q: How often do I need to change the oil in my supercharger? A: The sealed oil reservoir in a supercharger is designed to last the life of the vehicle. Changing the oil is not recommended unless you suspect contamination, leakage, or other issues like bearing failure. Do you have to change the oil in a supercharger? Some centrifugal superchargers tap into the vehicle’s engine oil supply, while other centrifugal superchargers use oil that is self-contained in the supercharger. At specified intervals, the superchargers using self-contained oil must have their oil changed, just as you...