planeman01

ATTN DAILY DRIVEN TURBS!

What checks do you guys make each day or week? Obviously oil and coolant but what other small things to you visually inspect to keep tabs on your motor?

TIA!

Rick

whoneedzvtec

timing belt, and most importantly my tires. lol .

Bartman201

i always make sure my car is there. lol

flip1199

usually make sure my wheels are still on, the i proceed to check and make sure the turbo/motor is still there.

But seriously if you drive normal and you did everything right the first time you shouldn't have to do daily motor check-ups. i used to just check to make sure oil pressure was still good and i didn't have any oil/coolant leaks or mixtures.

planeman01

i check the radiator cap for low coolant and oil in the coolant. i check the oil and sometimes i feel the inside of my charge pipes or the BOV outlet, checking for oily residue...

you guys do anything else?

ToasterOven

check the oil return line for leaks.
check level of coolant in overflow.
check injectors and injector seals for signs of leaking.

you probably don't need to check all this but i'm paranoid about leaks especially oil and fuel.

bubs

When I first put my turbo on, I would usually check the oil and coolant level before driving. After driving, I'd pop the hood to make sure nothing was leaking, smoking, etc... Once I knew everything was working OK (after a month or so), I started checking things about once a week.

It's been about 7 months since I put my turbo on, and now I just listen and smell for things out of the norm. and check the oil ~once a week.

planeman01

anybody else?

wade

iTrader: (1)

check oil each day, takes 5 seconds, so why not, you never know! check coolant levels. Do a weekly compression test also to monitor my stock b16

JDMs1eeper

I used to do comp. checks weekly but found it isnt nessary unless something obvious is wrong, then check. If you notice your motor is drawing lower than normal vac. then check for vac. leaks and do a compression test.

Check oil every time i get gas

Check coolant weekly, sometimes 2 times a week or so.

Check for any oil leaks

monthly check to make sure you compressor isnt getting dirty and yoru filter is still in ok condition

when i change my oil I check

my axles,
leaks from the tranny if any ,
leaks from the motor,
condition of the old oil,
check condition of hoses and make sure they arnt swollen or leaking.
check timing belt condition & tightness
check alt. belt condition & tightness
Replace my plugs w/ a new set
check vacuume lines to make sure none are worn and about to cause a vac. leak.

I check my tires randomly threw the month and make sure lugs are still there and/or tight. Revery 2 months I rotate my tires. (trust me.. it works. My last set of tires still looked brand new after a year and a half of boost)

Then i'll do the random check around me to make sure no one is looking... then check my nose for anything jk

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planeman01

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Then i'll do the random check around me to make sure no one is looking... then check my nose for anything jk

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nsxmatt

Check oil and coolant daily.
Check Injectors, head, tranny, and pan for leaks daily.
Put a wrench on all turbo/manifold/dp bolts once a week and make sure they are snug.

Every night I pull the car in the garage I pop the hood so I know to check before I start the car in the morning.

planeman01

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i do the same

a1320addict

iTrader: (1)

everyday morning before i warm her up i check my oil, coolant, water and oil lines, vacuum lines.

every two days or so i jack the car up, check for leaks, check my tires, brakes, and then, and only then do i look at the car and smile

00IntegrAllmotoR

iTrader: (1)

glad to see people are on top of things! keep it up.

Leutenegger

Dudes are paranoid I check the oil now and again I change it regularly. If I spot oil on the driveway then I panic.... I look around the turbo for any obvious leaks perhaps every couple of weeks.

Check boost often to see its not creeping thats the biggest issue I have had.

NooBs

a1320addict

iTrader: (1)

paranoid? i think i speak for everyone when i say we are over-cautious

dpetro1

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Check boost often to see its not creeping thats the biggest issue I have had.

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lol. i check boost daily as well just to make sure its still there

planeman01

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i check boost daily as well just to make sure its still there </TD></TR></TABLE>

me too

elpiar

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lol. i check boost daily as well just to make sure its still there </TD></TR></TABLE>

LOL LOL LOL
me too...

LoSt is BlaCk

leaks leaks...and more leaks...also listen to the motor to make sure it has not developed any strange knocks...

always check your levels and vac. lines

HiProfile

I check the oil...once I start seeing the oil light come on after a hard corner j/k

I actually had a girl admit to being 9k over her oil change, and another that destroyed her motor with 18k w/o oil added/changed.