Supercharger Oil

rusty0273 · 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

Gaz mr-s · February 10, 2022, 10:44

@rusty0273 are you on any MR2 facebook groups?

shnazzle · February 10, 2022, 11:02

Surely it's just a case of finding the oil specs and taking anything that matches the same specs?

rusty0273 · 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.

Gaz mr-s · February 10, 2022, 11:12

@rusty0273 pm coming

rusty0273 · 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.

shnazzle · 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?

Carolyn · 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.

shnazzle · 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