Are turbo timers worth it?
Are turbo timers worth it?
It all depends on your car and how you drive it. But if you’re one of the many who simply use their car to get to work and back, you don’t need a turbo timer. Most regular drivers will never drive their cars hard enough to require such a device. Don’t let your fellow enthusiasts fool you into thinking you need one.
What is a BES turbo timer?
A Turbo Timer is a device designed to keep an engine running for a pre-specified period in order to automatically execute the cool-down period required to prevent premature turbo wear and failure. TURBO TIMER SUITS LANDCRUISER 75 SERIES. Part No: BES-925/LC75+ TURBO TIMER UNIVERSAL ENERGISED TO RUN.
How long should you let a turbo cool down?
Idling the engine cools the turbo because it circulates the oil, yet does not make the turbo “work.” The amount of cooling it needs is directly related to the way you just finished driving it. When you drive it gently around town, 15 seconds should be more than adequate.
Why should you allow a turbo to idle?
Idling the engine cools the turbo because it circulates the oil, yet does not make the turbo “work.” The amount of cooling it needs is directly related to the way you just finished driving it. When you drive it gently around town, 15 seconds should be more than adequate. When you drive the car hard ie.
Do modern turbos need to cool down?
Turbocharged engines do need to cool down before they are turned off. But in nearly all driving conditions, the engine does not reach temperatures that require a deliberate cooling down period.
Why is there a timer on my dashboard?
It’s an engine run time, timer. Check out your owner’s manual. You can change the settings if you don’t want to see it.
Why does my car have a timer?
The theory is that an engine with hot turbocharger shouldn’t be immediately turned off. The turbocharger may be damaged because there will be no oil flow. The timer ensures that the turbocharger has managed to cool down enough by idling.
What happens if you don’t let your turbo cool down?
That would allow the oil to circulate through the turbo and continue to cool it off before you shut off the engine. The danger, in those days, was that if the turbo was too hot when you shut off the engine, the oil might dry up and get “coked,” blocking those oil passages the way heart disease blocks your arteries.
Do turbo engines need to idle before turning off?
Turbocharged engines do need to cool down before they are turned off. But in nearly all driving conditions, the engine does not reach temperatures that require a deliberate cooling-down period.
Should you warm up turbo car?
Cool down Just as you need to warm up your engine, you need to let it cool down. Extended journeys and high speed driving creates a lot of heat in your turbocharger, and if you turn off the engine whilst it’s still hot, you can cook the oil inside, leading to unnecessary build up of carbonised oil inside your turbo.
How long should you cool down turbo?
Should you let a turbo car idle before turning it off?
Is it necessary to let a turbo engine idle for a few minutes before I switch the ignition off? Turbocharged engines do need to cool down before they are turned off. But in nearly all driving conditions, the engine does not reach temperatures that require a deliberate cooling-down period.
What is the purpose of a timer in a car?
It is wired in to the ignition circuit or ECU and can ‘take over’ control of the ignition switch. When you turn the ignition off, the timer overrides this and keeps the engine running. It counts down for however long it deems necessary to cool the turbo. If you’ve been pootling around, this will be short.
How long should I let my turbo cool down?
