maintaining a turbo car

**Mullensxxx** · 07-12-2009 06:42 PM

just curious as to what things are required on a turbo car over a n.a car?

cheerrrrs

**Riced_Civic** · 07-12-2009 07:17 PM

oil changes

**Mr_will** · 07-12-2009 07:26 PM

warming it down before you turn the car off.

**WATAJK** · 07-12-2009 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by Mr_will

warming it down before you turn the car off.

Idk about that
Isn't that just a factor if you've given her a good push...

**Mr_will** · 07-12-2009 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by WATAJK

Idk about that
Isn't that just a factor if you've given her a good push...

the idea is to circulate the oil when the turbo is not spinning so it has a chance to cool, rather than sitting near the turbo when its hot, and turning to sludge

**Lukey** · 07-12-2009 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by Mr_will

the idea is to circulate the oil when the turbo is not spinning so it has a chance to cool, rather than sitting near the turbo when its hot, and turning to sludge

is that what turbo timers are for?

**Zilli** · 07-12-2009 09:48 PM

yes they are, but you dont need a turbo timer to complete the function... you can leave your car running for a minute or two...

A turbo timer will automatically shut your car off after a pre-determined timeframe...

for a stock car there is no real need to warm it down, although it doesnt hurt to be safe... when a car is worked, ie. upped boost then you warm it down...

other than that there is no different in general maintenance between an NA and a turbo car... just have turbo's and intercoolers etc to maintain

**xenonkuraz** · 07-12-2009 09:48 PM

Exactly right.

But unless you're going pedal to the metal all the time, just sit in your car for 30 seconds...or let it run while you admire your car.

Also keeping an eye on boost levels, air/fuel ratios, oil leaks etc.

**WATAJK** · 08-12-2009 04:54 AM

Originally Posted by Mr_will

the idea is to circulate the oil when the turbo is not spinning so it has a chance to cool, rather than sitting near the turbo when its hot, and turning to sludge

ahhh ok.. thought it was generally afta u give her a thrashin

**Mr_will** · 08-12-2009 05:50 AM

Originally Posted by Lukey

is that what turbo timers are for?

turbo timers generally require you to leave the car in neutral, which I would never do, even on flat ground, as handbrakes just cant be trusted. imo they are a secondary device there simply to assist - the main thing stopping the car is the fact that it is left in gear (1st or reverse) or P if its an auto.

imo warming down > turbo timer for the above reason.

**Neesmo31** · 08-12-2009 05:57 AM

Good maintenance practices, oil changes, gearbox oil changes, keep your water system clean and topped up with coolant/inhibitor, Full checks over the engine for oil leaks/water leaks, tighten up charge pipes, clean air filter. Basically all the fun stuff you like doing to your car!