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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 02:37 PM
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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?
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 02:48 PM
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Default Re: Steps after installing turbo? (supersi99)

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.
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 02:49 PM
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Default Re: Steps after installing turbo? (supersi99)

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?
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 03:54 PM
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breakin the turbo in and what about using synthetic oil when u first install it?
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 03:55 PM
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Default Re: Steps after installing turbo? (supersi99)

id use synthetic always
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 04:11 PM
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Default Re: Steps after installing turbo? (supersi99)

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
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 04:13 PM
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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?
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 04:14 PM
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that would help with priming the turbo and the lines with oil

yeah.
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