Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2003 10:11:31 +0100 From: MeatballTurbo <carl.robsonnopsamcing-czechs.com> Subject: Re: How much boost?
In article <3F578A78.61BDD771nopsamfitter.com>, johsnopsamfitter.com says... > I quite agree with all that. When the engine is switched off, the oil > supply to the turbo is also cut, so there is only so much oil left. A hot > and fast spinning turbo may run dry. When the engine is started up again > oil will not immediately flow into the turbo; it relies for a short while > on the leftover oil. > Yep. I pretty much do all the things I need to do before I get out before I switch off (annoyed the missus who likes to switch off straight away, no matter how fast she has been driving) until I explained why it is advisable for almost any car, and essential for a turbo. And when starting up, I try not to exceed 3k revs (actually about 30 in second while accelerating, useful for getting to speed in town) until I see the needle touch the bottom of the green section, and don't fully welly it through the gears until the needle is comfortabley in the green. -- The poster formerly known as Skodapilot. http://www.bouncing-czechs.com