Turbochargers... durability, reliability ?
Some years ago, turbochargers seemed to be considered service items, that may or may not last the engine life of the vehicle. We're thinking of getting a new midsize SUV, that will be able to do light...
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The old school turbo guys will tell you to idle the engine for X minutes prior to shut down, because the turbine needs lubrication as it spins down. but think about it, aren't most turbo'ed engines at idle long before they are shut down?
Over the road trucks get great milage out of the turbine simply because they run the turbine for long periods of time between shut downs, which results in even temperature operation.
the short hop guys don't do as well.
Over the road trucks get great milage out of the turbine simply because they run the turbine for long periods of time between shut downs, which results in even temperature operation.
the short hop guys don't do as well.
