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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: rusty0273 on February 10, 2022, 10:35

Title: Supercharger Oil
Post by: rusty0273 on February 10, 2022, 10:35
I have an Ogura TX12 supercharger fitted from a Corolla. Does anybody have any guidance on sourcing oil for this SC. The Ogura recommended oil is Klubersynth GH 6-80 but it only seems to be available in large formats at substantial cost. There's a seller on Ebay offering an equivalent but thought I'd ask on here if there are other options.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123248843074
Title: Re: Supercharger Oil
Post by: Gaz mr-s on February 10, 2022, 10:44
@rusty0273  are you on any MR2 facebook groups?
Title: Re: Supercharger Oil
Post by: shnazzle on February 10, 2022, 11:02
Surely it's just a case of finding the oil specs and taking anything that matches the same specs?
Title: Re: Supercharger Oil
Post by: rusty0273 on February 10, 2022, 11:11
Quote from: Gaz mr-s on February 10, 2022, 10:44@rusty0273  are you on any MR2 facebook groups?

Yes I'm on the main Roadster Owners and the 2ZZ projects groups.
Title: Re: Supercharger Oil
Post by: Gaz mr-s on February 10, 2022, 11:12
@rusty0273 pm coming
Title: Re: Supercharger Oil
Post by: rusty0273 on February 10, 2022, 11:14
Quote from: shnazzle on February 10, 2022, 11:02Surely it's just a case of finding the oil specs and taking anything that matches the same specs?
As its an engine-out job on the Roadster, and a specialist lubricant, I reckon its worth consulting for some opinion and making sure I get the right stuff.
Title: Re: Supercharger Oil
Post by: shnazzle on February 10, 2022, 11:16
Quote from: rusty0273 on February 10, 2022, 11:14
Quote from: shnazzle on February 10, 2022, 11:02Surely it's just a case of finding the oil specs and taking anything that matches the same specs?
As its an engine-out job on the Roadster, and a specialist lubricant, I reckon its worth consulting for some opinion and making sure I get the right stuff.
Fair enough. 


@Carolyn any thoughts?
Title: Re: Supercharger Oil
Post by: Carolyn on February 10, 2022, 12:22
That supercharger is pretty much  the same as an Eaton M45 or M60.

There are a few specialist supercharger oils on offer for this type of supercharger, and also very expensive specialist bearing grease.  I've used this stuff on an M45 with (it seems) good results.

A search of supercharger service kits will throw up a few options. (Though they all seem to consist of the same stuff).

If @rusty0273 has the 2ZZ with supercharger straight out of a Corolla mounted in its original position, which seems to be the way this has been done, it will, indeed be a piglet to get at.

Title: Re: Supercharger Oil
Post by: shnazzle on February 10, 2022, 13:37
Quote from: Carolyn on February 10, 2022, 12:22That supercharger is pretty much  the same as an Eaton M45 or M60.

There are a few specialist supercharger oils on offer for this type of supercharger, and also very expensive specialist bearing grease.  I've used this stuff on an M45 with (it seems) good results.

A search of supercharger service kits will throw up a few options. (Though they all seem to consist of the same stuff).

If @rusty0273 has the 2ZZ with supercharger straight out of a Corolla mounted in its original position, which seems to be the way this has been done, it will, indeed be a piglet to get at.


The Ogura is actually one of two (that I know of) 1zz superchargers, believe it or not. Hens teeth would be easier to find. Well done rusty