How to keep a turbo-charged engine trouble fee?
I just placed an order for a volvo c30 t5 which have a turbo-charged engine. what are
the key factors that i should know, in order to keep the engine trouble free and extend the life span aside from regular oil change?
Answer
The main thing to remember is to allow the turbo to spool down when you park, these things spin at an extraordinary rate, between 25 & 50,000 rpm, and generate huge amounts of heat which is dissapated by the
high oil flow through the bearings.
when you pull up to park, allow the engine to idle for about 30-60 seconds to allow the turbo to slow down and it will help extend the life of the bearings.
other than that, the usual routine stuff like regular oil changes, not driving
hard till its warmed up properly etc...
oh, and make sure you rotate the tires regularly, they wear the front ones fast due to the power being transmitted to them.
hope this helps a little?
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