You've finally got that turbo-charged engine you've been dreaming about. If you've never owned a car with turbo-charge before, you might not realize that it's going to need some tender-loving-care this winter. You see, cold winter temperatures can wreak havoc on turbo-charged engines. The last thing you want is to have your brand new car suffer damage this winter; damage that could have been avoided with the proper care. Here are four important steps you should take to make sure your engine survives the winter.
Start With a Well-Maintained Engine
Whether your car is brand-new, or simply new-to-you, before the cold weather settles in for the winter, be sure you have your engine checked out by a mechanic. You'll need to have the oil changed, …show more content…
Turbo-charged engines need the oil to start pumping through before they take off. To make sure the oil has a chance to warm up and flow through to the vital components of the engine, always let your car idle for about 20 seconds before you start driving. Once you're driving, wait for the engine to warm up before you give it full throttle.
Take a Few Moments Before Turning the Engine Off
Unlike standard engines, turbo-charged engines run red-hot, especially when they've been running full-throttle. Because of this, you should never turn your engine off immediately after coming to a stop. Instead, come to a stop, and allow your car to idle for about 20-30 seconds before turning the engine off. This will give the engine enough time to cool down.
Avoid That Last Minute Rev
If you're in the habit of giving your engine one final rev before you turn it off, you should refrain from that practice. That last minute rev causes the turbo-charge to kick in. However, once the engine is turned off, the oil stops pumping. That means your turbo-charge turbine is still turning, but without the necessary lubricant. Those repeated last minute revs can cause your bearings to wear out quicker than they
Start With a Well-Maintained Engine
Whether your car is brand-new, or simply new-to-you, before the cold weather settles in for the winter, be sure you have your engine checked out by a mechanic. You'll need to have the oil changed, …show more content…
Turbo-charged engines need the oil to start pumping through before they take off. To make sure the oil has a chance to warm up and flow through to the vital components of the engine, always let your car idle for about 20 seconds before you start driving. Once you're driving, wait for the engine to warm up before you give it full throttle.
Take a Few Moments Before Turning the Engine Off
Unlike standard engines, turbo-charged engines run red-hot, especially when they've been running full-throttle. Because of this, you should never turn your engine off immediately after coming to a stop. Instead, come to a stop, and allow your car to idle for about 20-30 seconds before turning the engine off. This will give the engine enough time to cool down.
Avoid That Last Minute Rev
If you're in the habit of giving your engine one final rev before you turn it off, you should refrain from that practice. That last minute rev causes the turbo-charge to kick in. However, once the engine is turned off, the oil stops pumping. That means your turbo-charge turbine is still turning, but without the necessary lubricant. Those repeated last minute revs can cause your bearings to wear out quicker than they