c32 Supercharger oil change

[misfire84]

I have heard that the oil should be checked and changed every 30K in the supercharger is this true I can not find it in my service book ? is it easy ? how do i do it

 

[Swozza]

Check out, but not sure about every 30K

YouTube - Replacing Supercharger Oil on C32

 

[misfire84]

ok but how do you drain it and how much do you put in it ?

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

I've not encountered this before. Can't follow the link above, but I've not seen this in any service schedule.

 

[Swozza]

Checked many different MB site forums. The odd reference to supercharger oil, but that's during work being done to it. Nothing that suggest it needs doing every 30K or otherwise.

 

[andy27168]

Hi,
I looked into replacing my supercharger oil in my C230K, and I came up with the same solution that it was never meant to be changed, like Swozza said, if it has lost any during work, there is a filler I believe but no drain (C230K W202), also from what I can remember the oil has to very accuratly measured as if to much is put in it can cause foaming, I decided to leave mine well alone till I ever had a need to remove it then I could drain and refill it easily.

 

[Rovinghawk]

At 100k miles I changed the oil on my SLK 230 s/charger (Eaton M45?); the oil came from a scottish firm via ebay.
170ml was the correct amount. The s/c needed to be stripped off the engine but it was a very straightforward disassembly; the old oil was tipped out, a small amount of new stuff used to flush out any remains then the correct amount added.

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[jaymanek]

Its not a service item unless the SC is stripped.. i have some of the oil here...

Its worth checking it though as all the ones we have ever checked have always been on the low side.

 

[andy27168]

At 100k miles I changed the oil on my SLK 230 s/charger (Eaton M45?); the oil came from a scottish firm via ebay.
170ml was the correct amount. The s/c needed to be stripped off the engine but it was a very straightforward disassembly; the old oil was tipped out, a small amount of new stuff used to flush out any remains then the correct amount added.

I can't see any%2

Hi,
Was it much of a job to remove it from the engine?

 

[Watsi69]

Hi I have a c32 amg & it has produced a whirring noise whist driving does anyone have any idea of what this could be ?? only done 64, 000 miles not sure if supercharger??
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[gobiz]

Hi I have a c32 amg & it has produced a whirring noise whist driving does anyone have any idea of what this could be ?? only done 64, 000 miles not sure if supercharger??
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The most common problem making that noise is actually the supercharger pulley bearing. I've actually just done mine DIY at home, took less than 2 hours if you have some very basic mechanical knowhow. The only complicated thing is to remove the old bearing and insert the new one - should be done with a bearing press machine. I just went to a nearby engineering shop and they did it for me.
A workshop should be able to do it quite easily within 1 hour labour.