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Can't Buy Supercharger Oil in California

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by eon_blue, Sep 28, 2016.

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  1. Sep 30, 2016 at 5:40 PM
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    thats where he ended up going John, but good tip
     
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  2. Sep 30, 2016 at 5:41 PM
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    V6 5sp,RegCab,TRD Supercharger, 1.9” pulley, methanol injected Haltech ECU, AC TRD supercharger,(MUST DO) TRD supercharger ported, every 125,000- 150,000 needs rebuild Projector headlights HID 5 speed manual Amsoil for all drive train Smaller 2” pulley, (MUST DO) 2004 DESNO fuel injectors, zero ping ping, 2004 side door mirrors Dick Cepek Rims, Michelin tires LTX, ( that last 100,000 miles) Now running Dynopro ATM mud and snow tires KN cold air intake Cat back exhaust with ss exhaust tip, Raised exhaust tail pipe to 2" below body line Optima*dry cell battery,red top Alpine sirius radio, 200 watt amp, focal is165 split door pod speakers Focal door speakers Subwoffer behind seat Viper alarm, Electric Locks Dark tinted windows, bucket seats corbeau lg1 Tacoma Rubber floor mats TRD fender extenders, Bilstien shocks, King shocks nerf bars, add a leaf for rear springs trailer iv hitch, electric brake control, Drilled slotted brakes, High carbon steel (MUST DO) EBS green stuff 7000 series pads(MUST DO) TRD engine oil cap TRD stick shift, Marlin crawl shift kit. Rear sliding window 2002 4Runner functional hood scoop cut into Tacoma hood, 4Runner dual overhead map light Gentex Auto dim + Compass + Temp, garage,rearview mirror Snow Methonal kit stage 2 Custom 3 core aluminum radiator Linex bed liner Haltech stand alone ECU, Intake supercharger gauge. Stainless steel brake lines, Custom leather wrapped steering wheel,
    Great
     
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  3. Sep 30, 2016 at 7:12 PM
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    I just fabbed together a suction device using an infant syringe and some rubber tubing from home depot. Of course, now its dark outside but I'll give it a shot
     
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  4. Sep 30, 2016 at 8:14 PM
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    So, did the oil "change" on my supercharger just now.....

    I opened up the oil port, inserted the tube with the syringe tightly affixed to the end (no leaks, 100% suction) and drew back....nothing. No oil came out. I figure, maybe I'm not getting it in or down far enough, so I push a little further, same thing. Just some dark, oily residue that smells like ass. So I decide to see what happens if I try putting some new oil in, sure enough I was able to put in almost a full 4oz bottle before I saw it start to trickle out the opening :eek:

    Up until now, the supercharger has been running fine, no abnormal noises that I can tell other than the occasional 'pinging' from a lack of the 7th injector I figured. But damn, anyone with the supercharger be sure to check the oil in it. TRD says its good for 100k but I wouldn't trust that...

    Took her for a test spin and maybe it's all in my head but it seems to run more smoothly, the whine is louder and clearer than it was before. Really hoping there's no internal damage from the low oil level...
     
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  5. Sep 30, 2016 at 8:42 PM
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    SCRunner12

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    Only damage is the front nose cone bearings and those are an easy replacement. The internals (rotors) of the sc are not part of the oil so no worries there.

    Btw it's 100k for a rebuild but 30k for oil per TRD.
     
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  6. Sep 30, 2016 at 8:53 PM
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    Good to know, thanks. And that would make a bit more sense then considering I suspect I've got about 30k on my supercharger now.
     
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  7. Sep 30, 2016 at 9:57 PM
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    Yeah it's a cheap insurance to change every year just to be safe (depending on your annual mileage).
     
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