The beautiful whining as you press the accelerator to the floor. The supercharger is music to any Cooper S owner's ears. This sound alone is one of the most distinguishable characteristics of a R53 mini cooper S. Now imagine what would happen if the oil in your supercharger had seeped out over years of driving, causing the inner workings to become dry, grinding against each other and rendering your supercharger useless. Not only would this be the end of the beautiful music, but it could also lead to an expensive fix. If your supercharger is not kept properly lubed for the entirety of its lifespan, it will break down over time, forcing you to either repair it, or replace it!
One common misunderstanding some people have is that a supercharger is lubricated when you add motor oil to your engine. Not true! The supercharger in your R53 has its separate oil reservoir and uses completely different oil than your engine.
Let’s talk about how you can change the fluid in your supercharger to keep it lasting for many miles to come! (Click on the following link for the complete article.) http://www.minimania.com/How_to_Chan...r_Supercharger