origionally posted by KirkMKIV:
This is for those of you who are not familiar with having a turbo car, it is NOT the same as having a NA. You have to take care of the turbo to make it last, believe me, I went through a couple of turbos because I didn't know what I was doing.
Change the oil at least every 3,000 miles, or more frequently if you wish.
Do not use cleaning additives for it may loosen particles in any used engine.
Always let the engine warm up when starting. 30-60 seconds in warmer weather and longer as the temperature drops.
COLD, THICK OIL DOES NOT FLOW AS FREELY AS WARM OIL!
Do not rev engine during warm up time, the turbo may not yet have received a full supply of oil.
Always let the engine idle for a period when stopping. The faster you have driven, the longer you should let it idle down.
When oil is changed, always prime the filter and crank over engine without starting until oil pressure is observed.
This is for those of you who are not familiar with having a turbo car, it is NOT the same as having a NA. You have to take care of the turbo to make it last, believe me, I went through a couple of turbos because I didn't know what I was doing.
Change the oil at least every 3,000 miles, or more frequently if you wish.
Do not use cleaning additives for it may loosen particles in any used engine.
Always let the engine warm up when starting. 30-60 seconds in warmer weather and longer as the temperature drops.
COLD, THICK OIL DOES NOT FLOW AS FREELY AS WARM OIL!
Do not rev engine during warm up time, the turbo may not yet have received a full supply of oil.
Always let the engine idle for a period when stopping. The faster you have driven, the longer you should let it idle down.
When oil is changed, always prime the filter and crank over engine without starting until oil pressure is observed.