New Turbo Owner
#1
New Turbo Owner
I just purchased a 2010 HHR SS with 85k miles on it. It is the first car with a turbo that I have owned. The other 2 "sporty" cars that I have owned were supercharged. (SVT Focus and Lightning) So forgive me if this is a dumb question.
What is the rule for letting the car idle before puting in drive and before turning it off after driving? I have heard a lot of different opinions.
Since I don't know exactly how it has been treated in the past I want to make sure I take every precaution to make it last as I LOVE this car. Any other advice would be welcome as well. Thanks.
What is the rule for letting the car idle before puting in drive and before turning it off after driving? I have heard a lot of different opinions.
Since I don't know exactly how it has been treated in the past I want to make sure I take every precaution to make it last as I LOVE this car. Any other advice would be welcome as well. Thanks.
#2
The last turbo I owned I would let it idle to ensure the oil was circulating for one or two minutes and after a drive let it idle for the same time , never had a problem in 106,000 miles I owned that 1985 LeBaron GTS Turbo.
No that was 30 years ago, so now I would check your owners manual for that info
No that was 30 years ago, so now I would check your owners manual for that info
#3
These turbo cars are not the turbos of yesteryear with their oiling and heat problems associated with the turbocharger.
As a rule, when cold, I always crank mine up and let it idle till the rpms settle. Usually 1-2 minutes.
As far as turning it off. Always a good practice to let it cool down. Especially if you just ran it hard before stopping.
As a rule, when cold, I always crank mine up and let it idle till the rpms settle. Usually 1-2 minutes.
As far as turning it off. Always a good practice to let it cool down. Especially if you just ran it hard before stopping.
#6
I start my SS up, when it's cold out, to warm me up when I get in. When I stop to go shopping or on a trip, I just shut it off.
Use synthetic oil for my application, which is recommended for the SS.
Start it/Drive it.
Enjoy what you own.
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