Question about spark plugs, oil, and super charger

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by VeganGirl

Hi, I recently purchased a super charger and patiently waiting for it to arrive. I know a little bit about cars but I would appreciate guidance on a few questions I don't know the answer too. I live in Florida and I bought the edelbrock kit if that helps answer some of my question

So first question is about my spark plugs, currently my engine is at 71k miles and the spark plugs have never been changed. Is this something I need to do before putting the super charger on? I read in the manual that it was recommended to do them at 60k miles but I haven't noticed the car running weird or anything.

My next question is about the type of oil to use now. I heard something about using a different weight of oil when you are super charged, is this true? Last week I had a full synthetic oil change with 020-w something like that I think.

I have another question about transmission fluid. When I went to get my oil change they told me I should do that but I declined. Should I let them exchange it for me?

Also question about rear differential fluid, I am at 71k miles and to my knowledge has never been touched, is this something I need to address right now also?

Pretty much I have only done oil changes to the car I never did anything else. If there is something major I'm missing please let me know, I know going super charger reduces the life of the car but I'd like to do anything I can to increase it

Get the spark plugs done, get the transmission oil changed and the differential oil too. Take it to Rev Works and let them do it. You'll save money over what the dealer will charge you. If your car is manual, I recommend Motul Gear 300 for the transmission and the diff.

For this hot FL weather, I recommend going with 5w-30. Yes, you will be fine running the current 0w-20 for the next 5k miles or so, but after that I recommend going to 5w-30.

I recommend an oil cooler too to help keep the temperatures in check and for engine longevity.

Good luck!

[VeganGirl]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

Get the spark plugs done, get the transmission oil changed and the differential oil too. Take it to Rev Works and let them do it. You'll save money over what the dealer will charge you. If your car is manual, I recommend Motul Gear 300 for the transmission and the diff.

For this hot FL weather, I recommend going with 5w-30. Yes, you will be fine running the current 0w-20 for the next 5k miles or so, but after that I recommend going to 5w-30.

I recommend an oil cooler too to help keep the temperatures in check and for engine longevity.

Good luck!

Thanks for the info! Will be giving them a call in the next few days! Still waiting for supercharger to arrive