- 10/23/2024
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The importance of maintaining a supercharger
The supercharger is a self-contained system that is installed on cars either by the manufacturer, or by modification garages, and this system contains many moving parts that are exposed to great friction and high temperatures that may cause malfunctions in the system.
The supercharger system is installed on the car's engine to provide it with compressed air to increase its power, so any malfunction or damage to it will affect the work of the engine in many times, so maintaining it is as important as maintaining the car's engine itself.
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How do you maintain your Supercharger?
Here are the most important tips you can follow to maintain your supercharger, and to keep it away from sudden and costly breakdowns, which are:
Drive the right way
The supercharger system in the car is a sensitive system, and you must deal with it and drive the car taking into account not to generate any pressure or do anything wrong that may cause damage to it, and although it is a strong system and withstands a lot of pressure and heat, it is a mechanical system that may be damaged at any moment, especially when dealing with it incorrectly.
Correct installation
The supercharger is designed to withstand high pressure, stress and heat, which means that it has a long life span if it is installed and used correctly, but if it is installed in the wrong way without taking into account the smallest details, it may be damaged or issues will start to appear that you do not need, especially since supercharger failures are costly and may be so large that you will have to replace it completely with a new one.
Check the oil regularly
Some types of superchargers require special oil to lubricate their moving parts, reduce friction, and cool them, so you should check and change the oil regularly to ensure optimal performance, prevent corrosion, and extend the life of the supercharger.
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Choose the right oil
There are special types of oils for superchargers, and each supercharger has its own oil type, so when you want to change the supercharger oil in your car, make sure it is the right oil for it through its user manual or by contacting the manufacturer or the garage where it is installed, or through online research; because the wrong oil will cause poor performance and possibly damage the supercharger, especially if it is of very poor quality.
Check the belt and pulley
The supercharger needs the engine belt and the pulleys that move it, which derive their power from the engine, so these parts are very important and you must constantly check them on the dates specified by the supercharger manufacturer or at every maintenance or oil change for the engine, and do not forget to replace the parts that show signs of damage or cracking as soon as possible to avoid later issues.
Check the cooling system
By the nature of its work, the supercharger produces high heat as a result of the pressure and friction that occurs inside it, especially between the main gears, so it needs cooling in order to draw heat from it and keep it within the correct operating temperature, and in order to keep the cooling system working, you must check it regularly and check the fluid level to keep the supercharger in your car for as long as possible without issues.
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Regular cleaning
Dirt, dust, and impurities can accumulate on the supercharger over time, especially in the air intake, and although supercharger systems are equipped with filters that prevent dirt and dust from entering them, it is best to clean the supercharger in your car constantly to ensure that it is free of dirt, and to keep the filter clean as long as possible, as clean air means better performance.
Perform regular maintenance
Regular maintenance of the supercharger is very important, and you can schedule it with the general maintenance of the car, especially the engine, as the maintenance procedure reveals unknown failures and ensures the maintenance of damaged or near-damaged parts, so that you protect your car from later issues that may be expensive.
