Date: Tue, 03 Aug 2004 09:45:55 +0100 From: Grunff <grunffnospam.com> Subject: Re: Octane rating effect on engine wear?
Paul Halliday wrote: > I looked at an old 900 turbo once that the owner had to replace the turbo > within 6 months of owning and was selling it with around 4 months on the > turbo. It sounded like a helicopter taking off. I quickly realised that he > lived on a slope and booted the car off the line before it was warmed up and > drove it hard, switching it off before it had come to rest. I was not > surprised the charger was showing signs of failure. Hehe - how to kill a turbo in 3 easy steps... -- Grunff