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Supercharger maintenance?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Foozer, Apr 5, 2016.

  1. Apr 5, 2016 at 10:08 AM
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    Hey guys, I've had my supercharger on for about a year and a half and have put about 10,000 miles on it. Now I know that you can change the oil on your supercharger but I've heard you only need to do that every 75-100k miles. I was wondering if there is anything else I should be doing to keep the thing in good maintenance and get the most out of it.

    Or if anyone has a copy of the owner manual that comes with it that would be great too! I lost mine when I moved houses.

    Thanks.
     
  2. Apr 5, 2016 at 10:17 AM
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    Subbed, I bought an '04 with a supercharger last weekend and I'm curious myself.
     
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  3. Apr 5, 2016 at 10:48 AM
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    Keep an eye on the belt. They don't seem to last long.
     
  4. Apr 5, 2016 at 10:49 AM
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  5. Apr 5, 2016 at 11:00 AM
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    Just visually take a look at every now and again? And how long are we talking as far as "not long" 3 years, 5 years?

    Thanks
     
  6. Apr 5, 2016 at 12:22 PM
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    i just checked my paperwork from the SC and there was nothing regarding maintenance, just install instructions. might want to give a dealer a call and ask them (if they can look it up).
    only thing ive done since having it (about a year and a half) is that the coolant was low. id keep an eye on that level.
     
  7. Apr 5, 2016 at 12:24 PM
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    Cool, what kind of coolant do you use? Thanks
     
  8. Apr 5, 2016 at 12:25 PM
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    I think mine lasted about 3 years before he began to show cracks. Don't remember how many miles.
     
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  9. Apr 5, 2016 at 12:27 PM
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    i used the factory toyota long life stuff. p/n - 00272-SLLC2 im sure any coolant would do, but since im still under warranty i didnt want to give them any ammo if something else went wrong.
     
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  10. Apr 5, 2016 at 12:28 PM
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    Cracks :eek::annoyed:where? That's not good!
     
  11. Apr 5, 2016 at 12:31 PM
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    belts dont last forever.
    and at $16.50 for the belt and 15min of time every 3 years id say thats rather acceptable.
     
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  12. Apr 5, 2016 at 12:33 PM
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    I use the same thing :thumbsup: good stuff kind of gel consistency
     
  13. Apr 5, 2016 at 12:50 PM
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    nose cone oil change is every 100k miles fyi.
     
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  14. Apr 5, 2016 at 1:01 PM
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    Sweet, thank you
     
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    I'm 95% sure I know where to fill the coolant, but would you mind posting a picture of where to fill it?
     
  16. Apr 5, 2016 at 2:03 PM
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    Usually next to the break fluids reservoir, you can see a black plastic looking can that has a hose connecting to the charger and intercooler
     
  17. Apr 5, 2016 at 2:23 PM
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  18. Apr 5, 2016 at 2:40 PM
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    This?

    2016-04-05 15.40.03.jpg
     
  19. Apr 5, 2016 at 2:44 PM
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    NOPE!

    Little black plastic tank upper right in the pic (next to the brake reservoir):
     
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    :eek::annoyed::censored: NO! that's your engine oil. the cap tells you what kind of oil you need for that. don't put nothing else please.
     
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