Kompressor lubrication.

[C220GJS]

Just curious,but can anyone tell me how the superchargers on MB kompressor engines are lubricated. Does the lubrication come from the engine oiling system or does the supercharger have it's own system.
This was a question asked on another forum and had no response so thought I would ask the technical experts on here as I am sure of an intelligent reply.
Cheers,Geo.

 

[tech lee]

Hi, all compressors have their own lubrication system.

 

[C220GJS]

Tech lee,
Is this another ,MB sealed for life system,as in self destructs after the warranty period is up.
Geo.

 

[tech lee]

not normally geo, it's pretty robust.
i've probably just jinxed it though.

 

[C220GJS]

Thanks, Lee.
As I said I was just curious , never owned a Kompressor engine ,did have a turbo-diesel which was lubricated from the engine system but then the turbo runs at a much higher speed and temperature compared to a supercharger.
Cheers Geo.