SERVICE YOUR WHIPPLE RIGHT
It’s recommended that the following items be inspected at all normal engine service intervals. Use the schedule that matches your application.
AUTOMOTIVE SUPERCHARGER KITS
- Check belt condition & tension. Replace or adjust as required.
- Check the supercharger oil level. Adjust if required.
- Clean & oil the air filter at the factory recommended intervals.
- Follow the standard maintenance recommendations by vehicle manufacturer.
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Change oil as directed below:
- Lysholm compressor ONLY: every 25,000 to 30,000 miles with 5-50 wt. full synthetic motor oil.
- New Whipple compressor ONLY: every 75,000 to 100,000 miles with Whipple SCOIL-155 (W140) or SCOIL-200 (W200), Ford Motorcraft XL-4, or GM 12345982.
MARINE SUPERCHARGER KITS
- Check belt condition & tension. Replace or adjust as required.
- Check the supercharger oil level. Adjust if required.
- Clean the flame arrestor elements every 10 hours.
- Follow factory maintenance schedules.
- Change the oil in the supercharger every 100 hours or seasonal, whichever comes first.
- Lysholm compressors must use 5w-50 full synthetic motor oil, while the Whipple SC uses a special SC oil — Whipple SCOIL-140 (W140) or SCOIL-200 (W200), Ford Motorcraft XL-4, or GM 12345982.
