- 11/7/2024
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Maintaining the Turbo
Turbos are placed in cars for several reasons, the most important of which is to increase engine power and torque, in addition to helping reduce fuel consumption, there are many cars that come out of factories equipped with turbos in various categories and sizes, and there are people who love power and excitement and work to equip their cars with a turbo.
A turbo system is a system that is exposed to a lot of pressure, heat, and other factors that reduce its lifespan or accelerate the wear and tear of its internal parts, so maintaining your turbo is something you must do to stay away from trouble and costly engine and turbo failures.
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Tips to protect your car turbocharger
Below you will read some of the tips that we have selected for you that will help you protect the turbo in your car from expensive issues and malfunctions:
Warming up the engine is very important
It is known that engine oil becomes a bit thick and stiff when it is cold, this means that it will not move smoothly inside the engine when you start it, this is why you should wait a little bit after starting the engine for the oil to warm up to work properly, but if your car is equipped with a turbo, you must make absolutely sure that the oil is hot so that the turbo is properly lubricated, cold oil will negatively affect the turbo and may damage it if it is too thick during very cold temperatures.
Don't overload the engine
While driving the car after starting the engine early in the morning, specifically in the first 10 minutes, reduce the pressure on the gas pedal to reduce the pressure on the oil pump and prevent unnecessary wear and tear on the turbo system, and for this you should wait at least 10 minutes before applying pressure to the engine and going at high speeds or for acceleration when you are parked, in order to ensure the flexibility of the oil inside the turbo so that it does not fail.
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Always check the oil
The turbo consists of moving parts and blades that rotate at very high speeds, and they work under extreme heat and pressure, which means that they need a continuous flow of high-quality engine oil to lubricate the pressure valve, intake fans and exhaust fans, in order to reduce friction and wear and help them work with the best possible performance, and for this, you must check the engine oil and turbo oil permanently and on regular dates to keep the turbo in your car for the longest period.
Choose the right oil
There are many types of turbos that contain their own oil, and if the turbo in your car is of this type, you should choose the right type of oil for it of high quality, in addition to the correct viscosity caliber to ensure that the turbo works for the highest efficiency and without issues, and remember to avoid cheap types because they will negatively affect the turbo and may damage it over time.
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Don't overload your turbo
Although driving a car with a turbo is fun, but you should know that each turbo system has its own driving limit, so you should be aware of the power and limits of the turbo system in your car, and avoid overusing the gas pedal whether when cruising around the city or on the highway, and try not to press the gas pedal wrong, but learn from car experts and car modification centers how to drive your turbo car correctly.
Don't press the gas pedal before stopping the engine
It is important to learn that you should not press the gas pedal just before turning off the engine; pressing the gas pedal causes the rotating fans in the turbo to rotate, and when you turn off the engine, the oil flow that lubricates these moving parts will stop, but the fans will not stop rotating, and this puts pressure on the bearings and the rotating parts connected to them, causing friction and overheating of the turbo, which may lead to complete damage to the turbo system.
Let the engine cool down after driving
By now you know that the turbo produces a lot of heat while driving, and if you turn off the engine immediately, this residual heat inside it will cause the oil in the turbo system to heat up too much, leading to a buildup of carbon particles that can cause premature wear and tear on the engine, so after driving the car, you should let the engine run for a few minutes or less depending on the type of turbo before turning off the engine, in order to cool the turbo enough to be ready for a complete stop without issues.
