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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 09:30 PM
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I did a quick search and didnt come up with what I was looking for, so here we go. I know its not an LS but figured that a basic question like mine could be answered here regardless. I bought a 2002 Buick regal gs 3.8 supercharged. This is the first time I have had a supercharger on any vehicle of mine and was wondering if there are any special care/maintenance to go along with one. It only has 61k on the clock and runs really smooth. If you guys have any tips or checks for a noon such as myself, would he a big help because I will be the first to admit I know the very basics of forced induction. Thnx
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 10:52 PM
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So I am guessing there is no maintenance involved with a SC.

Besides keeping a good belt and pulley on it.
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 02 NHRA
So I am guessing there is no maintenance involved with a SC.

Besides keeping a good belt and pulley on it.
That and it has its own oil that needs changing>>> http://www.paulstravelpictures.com/G...nge/index.html
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 11:43 PM
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Thank you! That's the type of thing I was looking for. Never owned a SC, never thought I would so I don't know jack about them. Buy this man a drink.
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 12:42 PM
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I used to own a gtp, fairly similar. You need to maintain the oil in the blower. It is self contained and will need replaced every so often. Also, they m90's are notorious for wearing out their snout bearings. If it sounds like its full of rocks, it probably needs replaced.
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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My brother has a 98 Gs with 220k on the clock.

Indifferent maintenance and aside from a transmission at 200k the car hasn't had any significant problems.
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