Are turbo timers necessary?
It all depends on your car and how you drive it. But if you’re one of the many who simply use their car to get to work and back, you don’t need a turbo timer. Most regular drivers will never drive their cars hard enough to require such a device.
Do turbo timers do anything?
A turbo timer is a device designed to keep an automotive engine running for a pre-specified period in order to automatically execute the cool-down period required to prevent premature turbo wear and failure.
Do Subarus need turbo timers?
Subaru used to include it in the owner’s manual (it was in my ’06 WRX manual) that there’s no need for additional idling or a turbo timer before turning off the car, due to the water-cooled aspect of the turbo.
Why does my car have a timer?
The theory is that an engine with hot turbocharger shouldn’t be immediately turned off. The turbocharger may be damaged because there will be no oil flow. The timer ensures that the turbocharger has managed to cool down enough by idling.
What does turbo timer do Reddit?
Turbo timers are just another case of snakeoil. People install them to let their turbos cool down after getting out of the car, essentially they let your engine run for a while after you pull the key, making sure the oill is circulating through the turbo.
How long should I let my turbo cool down?
Idling the engine cools the turbo because it circulates the oil, yet does not make the turbo “work.” The amount of cooling it needs is directly related to the way you just finished driving it. When you drive it gently around town, 15 seconds should be more than adequate.
Do you need to let a turbo car idle before turning it off?
Turbocharged engines do need to cool down before they are turned off. But in nearly all driving conditions, the engine does not reach temperatures that require a deliberate cooling-down period.
What is a BES turbo timer?
A Turbo Timer is a device designed to keep an engine running for a pre-specified period in order to automatically execute the cool-down period required to prevent premature turbo wear and failure. TURBO TIMER SUITS LANDCRUISER 75 SERIES. Part No: BES-925/LC75+ TURBO TIMER UNIVERSAL ENERGISED TO RUN.