Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 23:03:30 GMT From: Bob <uctraingNOSPAMnopsamanet.com> Subject: Re: Service rating of turbos
On Fri, 30 Jan 2004 21:45:56 GMT, "Fred Flintstone" <frednopsamock.com> wrote: >Synthetic oil helps, not only due to better lubrication, but because >it runs at a lower temperature, too (averages 15ƒF cooler). Heat is the >enemy. The local Saab Service Manager says he's seen quite a few coked turbos "cleaned" by introduction of synthetic oil - eliminating the need for replacement or rebuild. FWIW, Bob