My folks just got a new Slaab 9-5 turbo wagon. The manual says 10,000 mile oil changes (doesn't specify dino or synthetic) and doesn't mention ANYTHING about letting the car warm up or cool down for a few minutes before and after driving it.

Volvos are the same way- 7,500 mile oil changes, and no warm up or cool down periods. I mean, Saab and Volvo are on the forefront of daily driven turbo technology, and is there something they know that we don't? What I'm wondering is, are turbo timers and letting the car warm up (idle for a few minutes before going anywhere) really nessicary?

 

I know it's been beaten to death, but it really has me wondering. If coking/ bearing failure can occur rapidly with improper start up and shut down, how come Volvo and Saab warranty their cars for 50,000 miles?

I guess I'm looking for a definet yes you should or no you don't have to with clear facts to back up the statement. I'm not asking how long it should run. If you ask that and ten people respond, you get ten different answers. The ammount of time I let the car warm up and cool down are what I feel are proper times.


[Modified by Loco Honkey, 10:18 AM 2/15/2003]

 

Worth it? no.

 

that's cause you don't have one (I don't either, lol).

 

GrEaT pOsT BuDdYY!!!!


Anyway, I still think it doesnt hurt to let your car cool down/while keep getting oil to the turbo.

You think if an automanufacturer knew that this could be a problem, they'd say it in the manual, but who knows these days!

I dont think its worth it to buy a turbo timer. It's not that hard just to sit in the car for 30-60 seconds unless you are really in a hurry!
Peace

 

I like having one but I'm lazy. I saw a Civic the other day and he seemed to like his...big body kit, rims, pseudo-dual exhaust, turbo timer, but no turbo LOL!

 

I don't have a turbo timer either.

I kinda like the noise it makes when it counts down though

 

I got rid of my greddy one. It was a pretty annoying item. I always loved the "hey, you left your car running" comment from everytime i parked my car.

 

haha i got that and "hey your cell phone is ringing" when it was counting down

 

Lol, never heard that one. My father never understood how i could have the car running without the keys in the ignition.

 

Lets put it this way if you just raped your car a couple times and then plan on shutting off the car then a turbo timer is a good thing to have to prolong the life of the blades.

 

A turbo timer doesnt prolong the life of the blades, its for your bearings.

 

what about this situation: I drive everyday to work and back, about an hour drive one way. I cruz about 80mph easy, so taking in concideration im driving for like and hour going 80+ mph, what is the proper way to shut my car off or cooling?
I know im going to get mixed answers here but 1min enough? 2 or even 3 overdoing it? Because i know that turbo is hot and also probably the oil...im sure this has crossed the minds of people?

Also Loco Honkey
quote: I know it's been beaten to death, but it really has me wondering. If coking/ bearing failure can occur rapidly with improper start up and shut down, how come Volvo and Saab warranty their cars for 50,000 miles?

Im just wondering if your impressed with 50k miles because ive been seeing alot of cars covered under warranty up to 100k miles? 50k just seems so low to me.

As far as cooling goes,maybe because of the turbo? Arnt some factory turbo cars equiped with water cooled sections? This might be reason.

 

I too drive to work driving 70-90mph and when I get to work I let it sit for about 30 seconds. I just saved me $75 that I can buy me some candy bars.

art

 

art just curiouse? but what can you say the avg life of a turbo is with this sorta daily use? haha dont worry i wont quote you on this!!!

 

Slaab's and Volvo's have electric pumps that run oil through the turbos after the ignition is switched to the OFF position.

 

whats 100 dollars to protect all the other expensive stuff on the car.