civ96

ok i ordered my grag kit and ill be putting it on in about a month now i was wondering if anyone has the steps in when to change the oil, what kind of oil to use, should i not boost until i break it in or just boost a certain amount? Ive heard so many diffrent things that made me pretty confused like how i should stop using synthetic oil for the first 1500 miles then switch back. So any help would be appreciated. Also a litlle after te turbo is on I will be driving from north nj to carlisle for the car show what percautions should i take for the long trip?

Ben Huynh

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Once you've installed the turbo, don't get too boost happy for the first 1000 miles. Change your oil every 2-3k miles and use a synthetic-based oil. When traveling long distances, just keep an eye out on your temp gauge. Other than that, just have fun.

GZERO

i'm comfused, are you getting a build or a new engine as well? why would you talk about "break it in", break what in?

civ96

breakin the turbo in and what about using synthetic oil when u first install it?

Mase

id use synthetic always

GZERO

you don't break in a turbo, they spool at 100,000 RPM, just make sure the lines are primed with oil, and you can use any oil you want, just change it more often.

What i would do is, after instaling the turbo, turn on the car and let it warm up, and look that everything is fine and that no fluid was spilled.

good luck

civ96

ok thanks shouldnt i pull the spark plug wires and crank the motor a couple times to let the oil recirclate first before i actually start it?

GZERO

that would help with priming the turbo and the lines with oil

yeah.