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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hone eagle wrote:
I know the eco boost engines are siphon cooled ..... after shut down ,never read their manual but i bet there is no mention of " cool down before shut down"
You are correct! The Ecoboost turbos use thermal siphoning after shut down and do not require you to idle for a short time to prevent oil coking on the bearings.
For those that don't know what thermal siphoning is, here is a great article about it.
Water-Cooled Turbochargers
