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Posted by gorper (more from gorper) on Tue, 30 Sep 2003 15:08:04 Share Post by Email
In Reply to: Turbo timer? No way no how?, Scott, Mon, 29 Sep 2003 21:47:20
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Mass-produced turbocharged engines do not require a turbo timer; water-cooled turbos do not get hot enough for coking to occur. Even older cars that were equipped with oil-cooled turbos don't require them; simply drive the car sedately for a few minutes after pushing it and you're done.

Countless turbocharged cars that are *well* into 6-digit mileage are on the road today with the original turbo, e.g., Saab, Volvo, Mercedes (and a kazillion trucks). Had the engineers who designed these cars' powerplants determined that a turbo timer was necessary, surely they would have included one. Also keep in mind that passenger car turbocharging know-how, at least as far as the above three marques are concerned, came from truck manufacturing experience; diesels have been turbo'd for years & years.

As an example of particular relevance, consider Saabnet's High Mileage Saab page and, specifically, the Saab 900 with most on its clock: Peter Gilbert's '89 SPG. Though it's currenly listed as having under 800K, the below link confirms that that number is outdated: the car passed the 800K mark months ago. Further, it did so by mixing, compressing and burning fuel with air forced into its motor courtesy of, yup, the *original* turbocharger.

If you want to keep your Saab for a good, long time, follow its maintenance schedule faithfully.

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