Turbo Clinic UK Ltd

Firstly, to simplify, a reconditioned turbo provides better fuel economy and better performance. Reconditioned turbos are a basic air pump that pushes a volume of air into the engine, which increases the power and the output. The reconditioned turbo is driven by a turbine in the exhaust system.

• The more exhaust gas that flows, the more air is pumped into the engine

In most automotive and some other applications, a wastegate is provided which opens as the intake system is raised to preset the level set by the reconditioned turbos.

• A wastegate essentially is a safety device dumping the excess exhaust gas away from the turbo preventing the reconditioned turbo over boosting.

As a reconditioned turbo pumps and compresses air into the engine, the temperature of the air rises. To help reduce this temperature and keep the turbo efficient, many manufacturers have been adding intercoolers.

• An intercooler is a radiator for air, and is usually in front or to the side of the main radiator.

Turbos can operate at very high RPMs, depending on the vehicle, make and model. When Turbo Clinc supply you with a reconditioned turbo, you can be assured that they are tested up to and above these speeds. This is only achieved on a VSR machine (vibration sort rig) these machines increase the life span of the turbo and prevent reconditioned turbos being noisy.

Whilst talking about the life span of the reconditioned turbo, it is VERY important to keep the oil supply full and essentially clean to ensure proper lubrication of the bearings. If the oil supply drops or becomes contaminated, it is highly likely the turbo will be damaged. Lack of oil or contaminated oil is the most common factor in turbocharger failure. Failure to turbos can also occur from particles (small and large) entering the air stream from the intake. To minimize this type of failure, always check your air filter and ducting to make sure it is clean and functioning correctly. One other type of turbo failure (not common) is foreign objects from within the engine leaving through the exhaust system. This could consist of carbon, broken engine parts, nuts bolts etc.

To help prevent the risk of turbo failure, here are some helpful tips you can follow:

• Change the oil every 5,000 to 10,000 depending on manufacturer's specifications.
• Always use oil that is recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use cleaning additives or engine flush, this will only loosen particles and other debris.
• Always let the engine warm up 30-60 seconds before a journey.
• Do not rev your engine during warm up, the turbo may not have enough oil supply.
• When stopping, always let the engine idle for approximately 15 seconds. Remember, the turbo is still free spinning even when you have turned the engine off, also the oil supply is cut off.
• When you change the oil, remember to prime the turbo with oil (this is achieved by cranking the engine over until full oil pressure is achieved.