Supercharger maintenance

rjh58 · 06-06-2013, 02:24 PM

Hi all

Proud new owner of vf engineering supercharged m3. amazing car. however, can anyone point me to a supercharger maintenance thread. Just wondering when to do fluid and what other ongoing maintenance is required or ideal. I tried a search but could not find an ideal thread.

Thanks

rjh

meez · 06-06-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rjh58

Hi all

Proud new owner of vf engineering supercharged m3. amazing car. however, can anyone point me to a supercharger maintenance thread. Just wondering when to do fluid and what other ongoing maintenance is required or ideal. I tried a search but could not find an ideal thread.

Thanks

rjh

Spark Plugs should be changed at every other motor oil change. (sooner if you are tracking the car often)

Supercharger oil should be changed roughly every ~7500 miles.

I can't think of anything else.

SYZ · 06-06-2013, 07:19 PM

might be a little generic since it applies to all their kits, but here's their official recommendations on their webpage: http://vf-engineering.com/wp-content...anty071412.pdf

datninja · 06-06-2013, 09:28 PM

And at the first 2500 miles change the supercharger oil

Nordstat · 06-07-2013, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by datninja

And at the first 2500 miles change the supercharger oil

EAS and ESS recommend an oil change after the first 1000 miles for the first change, then every 7500 thereafter.

And don't WOT or rev over ~ 6500 for the first 200 miles or so for break-in.

datninja · 06-07-2013, 09:39 AM

The tag that came with the supercharger said 2500 miles from the manufacturer, either way when I changed mine it looked brand new. Looks aren't everything though.

Nordstat · 06-07-2013, 10:19 AM

Yea I'm sure it's all more or less the same. Treat it like you treat your car and it will be all good!

Jon@Bimmersport Automotive · 06-07-2013, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by meez

Spark Plugs should be changed at every other motor oil change. (sooner if you are tracking the car often)

Supercharger oil should be changed roughly every ~7500 miles.

I can't think of anything else.

What interval is your engine oil change??? FI Plugs all depend on how the car is driven, I do mine every 20 000km (which is every 4th oil change for me).

Longbow64 · 06-07-2013, 04:53 PM

Bought my oil change kit straight from Vortex. The change requires a little more than 3/4 of a bottle.

E92_carbonm3 · 06-13-2013, 09:26 PM

What plugs should be ran with ess supercharger? Oem or colder plugs?

sales@ESSTuning · 06-14-2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by E92_carbonm3

What plugs should be ran with ess supercharger? Oem or colder plugs?

OEM

CSanto · 12-09-2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Roman@ESS

OEM

When changing the SC oil. What oil should be used?
OEM?

tom @ eas · 12-09-2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by CSanto

When changing the SC oil. What oil should be used?
OEM?

OEM spark plugs are used.

Vortech has a recommended synthetic oil, we also keep these in stock if needed.

CSanto · 12-09-2013, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

OEM spark plugs are used.

Vortech has a recommended synthetic oil, we also keep these in stock if needed.

Which synthetic oil do they recommend? I'm having a local shop change my engine oil and blower oil on saturday.

tom @ eas · 12-09-2013, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by CSanto

Which synthetic oil do they recommend? I'm having a local shop change my engine oil and blower oil on saturday.

Vortech supplies their own:

Let me know if you can't find any locally.

VF-Engineering · 12-09-2013, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rjh58

Hi all

Proud new owner of vf engineering supercharged m3. amazing car. however, can anyone point me to a supercharger maintenance thread. Just wondering when to do fluid and what other ongoing maintenance is required or ideal. I tried a search but could not find an ideal thread.

Thanks

rjh

Quote:

Originally Posted by meez

Spark Plugs should be changed at every other motor oil change. (sooner if you are tracking the car often)

Supercharger oil should be changed roughly every ~7500 miles.

I can't think of anything else.

Corret, every ~10k miles is recommended for spark plug changes. If you are tracking the car often, we also recommend an NGK Racing plug R2558A-9.

Please use only the Vortech specified supercharger oil during each 7500mi S/C oil change interval. http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/page.php?id=30162

^EAS and other distributors should be able to supply the oil as well. Engine oil is the same, BMW recommended Castrol 10w60.

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