What Causes a Supercharger to Leak Oil?

[KathrynFitz]

The reasons for supercharger oil leakage: 1. Due to the high rotational speed of the turbocharger, dynamic balance testing is required during manufacturing. Poor dynamic balance can accelerate bearing wear, leading to oil leakage at the seal; 2. Poor lubrication causes bearing wear, and the resulting shaft wobble leads to oil leakage at the seal; 3. Aging or damaged oil seals cause oil leakage. A car supercharger is a device used in piston aircraft engines to increase the intake pressure of the cylinders. It efficiently directs air into the engine compartment in a short time through electric power, improving the engine's compression ratio and accelerating fuel combustion efficiency to enhance power and reduce fuel consumption. Common superchargers on the market mainly include turbochargers and mechanical superchargers.