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10-07-2007, 10:57 AM
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04 C230K Supercharger Replacement at 26K
Just had the supercharger on my wife's 04 C230K replaced at 26K miles. Fortunately, still under warranty and the whole replacement was covered. Only symptom of trouble was constant grinding sound -- bearings, I'm guessing. From what I've read, 26K seems very early for the unit to go out. I've seen various posts about the particular model of Eaton supercharger that this car uses and whether or not I need to check the oil level. The car has the 1.8L "230" engine. Anyone know which Eaton model we have and if I need to be checking oil?
Thanks, John
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10-07-2007, 11:41 AM
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I'd be shocked if that turbo wasn't feed by a high pressure oil line coming off the engine.
Are you using the proper Mobil 1? 0w40 or 5w40?
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10-07-2007, 12:15 PM
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It's not a turbo, it's a supercharger aka Kompressor. AFAIK, it has it's own sealed oil supply and is not fed by the engine. The grinding noise could have been clutch or the eaton, but the dealer would replace both I assume. I have read several posts about people changing the oil in the supercharger, but haven't seen a procedure anywhere.
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10-07-2007, 02:20 PM
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10-07-2007, 04:16 PM
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Could the grinding sound have been a vibration? I ask because if you go to www.mbwholesaleparts.com and use the archive ( in the Startech link ) there is a service bulletin concerning a partial load vent hose. The repair requires removing the supercharger ( not replacing ).
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10-07-2007, 12:20 PM
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That is way too early for an SC to fail. Who knows though, it could have been something simple and the dealer just decided to rip off MB for the cost of an SC. I believe your car uses the M45 model of SC. There is an oil fill port you can check. You can buy Eaton SC oil for a lot less than if you go to the dealer. Many people use the stuff from GM because it is the same as what MB relabels. With that said, you should not have to add oil on a regular basis unless you have a problem.
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