Tech Tips

Q: Does it matter what type of oil is used in my self-contained ProCharger, and are there any particular maintenance recommendations?

A: The oil utilized in self-contained (SC) ProCharger models is a proprietary blend, and you should only use ProCharger SC oil in your supercharger.

Relative to superchargers lubricated by engine oil or those with sealed bearings, this proprietary oil delivers the benefits of cooler operation, decreased parasitic load (resistance) and superior bearing and seal lubrication. SC oil is economically priced at $6.95 - $8.95 per bottle (1 bottle per oil change) and only needs to be changed every 6,000 miles (automotive/truck) or 100 hours (marine) after initial break-in.

SC ProChargers are shipped dry from the factory and should have 1 bottle of oil added prior to use. Four bottles of oil are provided with each system.
When changing oil, ensure that the supercharger has been fully drained, and that you do not overfill the supercharger. This is easily verified with the dipstick. To avoid oil seepage, ensure that the gasket which is supplied on the dipstick is retained, and that the dipstick is fully tightened. An extra gasket is supplied, and gaskets are also available from ATI.

Overfilling the supercharger is probably the single largest concern, as it can not only result in oil seepage, but can also damage your ProCharger¹s precision bearings and seals. Although SC maintenance is minor relative to the issues associated with oil-fed superchargers (punching a hole in your oil pan, worrying about clogged oil feed and drain lines, etc) they are still very important.

Q: What about race models?

A: While most SC ProCharger models utilize 6 ounces of oil, the new ProCharger SC race models (F-1 through F-4) utilize only 4 ounces of oil. Care should be taken to not accidentally overfill a ProCharger race model which needs only 4 ounces of oil. If you have a ProCharger model which begins with an "F", your oil capacity is only 4 ounces, and the bottles supplied with your order are 4 ounce bottles. All other current self-contained ProCharger models (P-1SC, P-1SCH, D-1SC, M-1SC, M-1SCB, M-3SC) utilize 6 ounce bottles. Please call if you have any questions.