How To Make Your Modern Turbo Engine Last Longer | Are They Less Reliable?

A Master Automobile Technician Shares 5 Tips on Making Your Modern Turbo Engine More Reliable Long Term.
In this video I share with you 5 tips to prolong the life of your turbo engine and the turbo it has. These are simple easy things anyone can do to their modern turbo engine to make it last longer and not have any issues prematurely.
Also towards the end of the video I'll share my thoughts on Turbo engine reliability when compared to a non-turbo engine.
I hope this video helps car owners get the most use out of the turbo engines without having issues early.
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0:00 Intro
0:29 What is a Turbo Engine?
2:41 Maintenance Have Never Been More Important
4:20 Warm It Up and Cool It Down
7:14 Let it Breathe
8:18 Drive Smart Not Hard
9:32 Don't F&F Your Highlander Turbo
13:38 Are Turbo Engines Less Reliable?
17:06 Obvious but Important to Know

[@richardlewis4288]

You’re a gifted mechanic who’s gifted with the ability to impart your knowledge. A pleasure to listen to and learn.

[@ivannadler1789]

I agree, I trust his video's and opinion along with Scotty Kilmer too.

[@lewisavinash1]

100% right, my list also includes Chris fix, and i do cars, lewis here from Mumbai India@@ivannadler1789

[@marcosecheverri5539]

I hope one Day most of the mechanics became half reliable like this guy

[@Jdm_fl5]

Guy is the messiah of car engine advice. Preach it!

[@freshamarni]

Very gifted

[@craigiefconcert6493]

1. Change your oil 2. Change your oil 3. Change your oil 4. Change your oil 5. Change your oil

[@WilliamLopez559]

At the 4k interval

[@Mr-pn2eh]

Also don't forget to change your oil as well.

[@charley95sheridan44]

Did anyone mention, change your oil? 😁

[@lexusguy9127]

... and don't forget to fill the blinker fluid reservoir.

[@florantegalamgam2231]

You forget to change your oil

[@Slowrex123]

I owned many turbo cars. The most important thing is to do regular oil changes. I change the oil every 3000 miles or 5000km .

[@Mav_F]

I am getting a Turbo Car (Diesel) soon. Could you advise me how long it takes to warm it up and cool it down? Thank you. I normally get my cars serviced at 5,000 km.

[@Slowrex123]

@@Mav_F I live in Australia so our climate is pretty warm . My car is also in a garage overnight. I usually warm it up for about 1-2 minutes than I drive it easy for the first 10 minutes. I only let it cool down for a 2 minutes if I have driven it hard, otherwise I just shut it off.

[@Mav_F]

@@Slowrex123 I am in Australia too. SA. Okay, I never had a Turbo before. Thank you.

[@spikefishproductions]

1987 Volvo 740 turbo. Purchased at 68k miles in 1991. Synthetic oil only at 7500 mile intervals. Always allowed warm up for both transmission and engine longevity. Driven off boost until oil temp is up a bit. Boost was adjusted via waste gate to almost 2x of stock but below 14 lb ignition safety cutoff. 60,000 mile trans fluid / filter changes. Original turbo, motor, trans no issues at 250,000 miles about 10 years of heavy commute use in terrible traffic. Oil consumption was about 1 qt every 10k miles at 250k ( down almost a quart at 7500 miles). When sold it was still basically mechanically fine (intercooler boost/vacuum leak at the plastic/aluminum seam ).

[@charley95sheridan44]

At my age I bought my last 2 Lexus's with NA V6's and drive them till I croak. Oil changes every 6 months or 4k miles and everything else that needs maintenance with OE parts. Oil is cheap and engines are not. Great informative video!

[@davidespinal4525]

Which Models??

[@michaelmallon6346]

Got 2 es350s 2013& 2018 .same sentiment as you 😊

[@charley95sheridan44]

RX & GS@@davidespinal4525

[@WiekingderViking]

Have you actually looked and verified the quality of the oil and filter that THEY are using on your car?

[@charley95sheridan44]

I change my own oil with Toyota filters & Mobil 1 only and never had a problem. No one has ever changed the oil on any car I've owned except me. Approaching a 100k miles on my RX and zero issues so far.@@WiekingderViking

[@kcav1255]

I’ve owned 4 turbo cars - a Ford, an Acura and two VWs. All have been 100% reliable with respect to the turbo. This video was spot on - and I would also add the importance of using synthetic oil. From heat to LSPI to consumption, synthetic is safest for your turbo.

[@doctorannoying]

How often would you change your full synthetic oil?

[@kcav1255]

@@doctorannoying The Ford and Acura every 6-7k miles. The VWs, every 10k, per the manual. Always using full synthetic meeting all manufacturer certifications.

[@orlandosagemaster]

@@kcav1255what about if you don’t drive those miles by then? At least when should one do a oil change if you drive low miles a year?

[@RB26DEST]

@@orlandosagemaster for a direct-injection turbo engine, I'd go with 3.000 - 6.000 miles depending if majority is city or highway driving. Change every 6 to 12 months regardless of miles traveled. As they say in the manual "Change engine oil every 8.000 miles or 12 months (for example) whichever comes first."

[@senselessza1]

​@@orlandosagemasterannual oil changes at a minimum for low mileage vehicles

[@jasonalba7571]

You ever consider teaching a MasterClass. Your very articulate, pleasant voice to listen to and you approach a topic with such finesse!

[@stevezodiac575]

Each video posted is a Master Class!

[@garyalford9394]

Glad to hear someone finally speaking out on these turbos, most people have no idea !

[@LGOFO]

Yes!! I had no idea and this whole time I’m mistreating the turbo. Definitely taking more care for it.

[@JoseRivera-li8tr]

Bought my first turbocharged vehicle in 2000 anf never looked back. Torque is addicting. Maintenance is key!

[@heinrichdude]

Can agree more, love the torque at low rpms, right where you spend most of your time.

[@omegalamda3145]

Non turbo people are just too lazy to keep the maintenance up. You don’t have to drive a turbo above 3k revs ever, you’ll have bottom end torque and engine longevity increases as redline is redline in both turbo & non turbo. Mileage is up on a turbo , premium also means better detergents as well. Leaving your subdivision or the first two miles on the road keep the revs at 2000 or so. Before shutting off the engine drive a few at 2k rpm’s a coupla miles b4 your destination. Pull up, put in park and idle for one minute every time. That single min idle will add up over the time of the engine. And often that sit will allow you to gather your phones empty water bottles.

[@100pyatt]

​@@omegalamda3145TRUTH ✅

[@lawsonfan5797]

@@omegalamda3145 You woulda hated driving my STI.

[@cds5067]

Modern Turbos can work as low as 500rpm, I've seen a guy get down to 100rpm

[@frank23103]

I love this guy- we need more people like him working on cars. ❤

[@Maddog29]

Cannot thank you enough for your advice on these turbos charged engines. I will adhere to what you stated as faithfully as I can. Your instruction and advice are top notch, and I cannot thank you enough for putting this information out there for us regular guys.

[@ralph8479]

You're channel, I feel, was one of my greatest finds on the Internet. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge. Education is power for even us non-mechanics, in helping us make much more informed decisions and/or to simply serve as a reliable resource. Thank you!

[@uniglez5264]

From now on, I want to play this video to all my Volkswagen customers that come in to the dealer complaining about low oil level after 9000 miles. Thanks for a great video.

[@ThePilotGear]

9,000 miles? lol

[@Thisoldhiker]

@@ThePilotGear Not that I wait nearly that long, but their recommendation is 10K miles.

[@stevenyia2778]

Interesting opinion there buddy

[@100pyatt]

The 10k oil intervals are IDIOTIC

[@louislopez55]

What I used to not know about modern turbo engines is that they don’t just allow a smaller engine to make more power, they make more torque at a low rpm’s. The few I have driven had great throttle response and move through traffic effortlessly, even if their all-out power is sometimes not so impressive. To have a torque peak at perhaps 1800 rpm’s is just what they do, and you don’t need to hammer them to move. I’ll use his recommendations on my new Tundra, see you back here in 5 years with my experience with it.

[@donk499]

Your comments make sense, I have little/no experience driving a turbo engine. My buddy took me for a ride in his Subaru, and like you say, it had great mid range torque

[@johnnyblue4799]

What smaller engine cars are you referring to? What is a smaller, engine?

[@markm0000]

Mostly from newer technology but really because the turbos are smaller and more efficient.

[@louislopez55]

@@johnnyblue4799 I drove a Chevrolet Equinox with the 1.5L turbo. (My assigned vehicle at work) it moved better at partial throttle than my 2018 Highlander with a V-6. Not full throttle of course, just normal slowing and accelerating through street traffic. I was very impressed, and surprised. I would have thought it would only move like that with lots of throttle and high rpm’s. I imagine those vehicles with turbocharged V-6 or V-8 engines are incredible.

[@Papolucho702]

1.3 Ford, 1.5 Honda, 1.6 Corolla, 1.6 Hyundai and Kia, they are all pretty small but pump out decent power. Just enough to move them well.

[@oilboiler4307]

Those of us with turbo charged diesel trucks have long appreciated the need to monitor exhaust gas temps pre turbo. Especially when custom tuning has been applied. This is a very nice video that explains those same hazards as applied to gasoline engines. Thank you!

[@Matan2222222]

Great Video👌Thanks for taking the time to make it! Highly important video!!💪

[@mikeworks2837]

I have owned 3 turbo vehicles and havent experienced any adverse engine issues. Just take care of your vehicle with regular maintenance.

[@michaelbassett5105]

The fact that “have owned them” is pretty telling.

[@David9726100]

lol@@michaelbassett5105

[@blinkguy4ever]

@@michaelbassett5105 I really like my turbo engine powered truck. Have lots of miles in it and still going strong now in other news I’ve seen other non-turbo engine power cars with engine issues that tells you something.

[@michaelbassett5105]

CCN is right about the maintenance on these turbo it’s crucial. Don’t get me wrong turbo is fun to drive when the turbo spools up. The instant power in electric is a blast also. NA are just boring. Looks like everything gonna go to hybrid or electric anyway. New Camry only gonna be hybrid.

[@artoriasoftheabyss1575]

This means nothing if you don't state what the years, the milage and how long you owned these cars for.

[@mohammedzaffarjaved9976]

I have been following your videos for quite some time and I do find these very educational especially for those who do not have technical background. This particular topic has been of great interest to me as I have been trying to create awareness in my two daughters, each of whom have bought Lexus NX350. My background has been 44 years as a Marine Engineer and have been exposed to very large turbochargers on massive Diesel Engines. There is a lot in common with the automotive turbochargers we have today. THANK YOU for such great contribution.

[@albieh2563]

Your presentation is outstanding. A great job of explaining the "turbo" engines to those of us who do not really know about them.

[@petersparrow5321]

Always pleasure to listen, everything explained in a normal, polite way! No silly F words nor anything like that! Thumbs up👍

[@streetfightertutorial]

Thanks for the tips. I' ve been driving a turbo charged car for quite some time and I appreciate to learn something new

[@jfrrodway8235]

Great video! Love your delivery. And I chuckle every time you plead with people not to do something, "please, please, please.". Thank you so much for your free videos! I learn so much every time. I am a gen 2 Sienna enthusiast but I watch all your videos. Thanks again.

[@RutherfordGeorge]

Great video - thankyou. I learnt some very useful things to enhance the life of my turbo diesel and I am grateful that you share your knowledge.

[@07Giddyup]

Lots of food for thought here. Just got my first turbo charged car and although I understood the basics of how they operate, this information will almost certainly help me keep it running reliably for years to come. Thanks!

[@andychoffo2899]

I found your KZbin channels about 3 months ago and am working my way through your videos. You are OUTSTANDING! Thank you.

[@ibiro868]

This is why I bought the 6mt 4cyl 2.0L Corolla. No CVT No Turbo Did my research before buying.

[@patrickrusso4821]

Smart choice I had the last gen 2.0 6mt civic loved it now I have the new si ,so turbo but I love it

[@19jacobob93]

Turbos are rarely an issue. I was telling someone else here that I know of a 2000s Peugeot with a 2.0 HDi (4 cylinder turbo diesel) with over 950,000km on it. Original engine, turbo and manual transmission. Keep timely fluid and filter changes and a turbo will not wear out any faster than the rest of the drive train.

[@thomasassim-ita1787]

The best video on turbo charged engine I must say. Really you're the car care nut👍

[@shiloh5199]

Good video my dude. Love boosted engines, lots of fun and worth the extra maintenance!!

[@teknightrider2586]

Always great advice... would love to see a video about the proper way to clean the engine compartment (as was mentioned several videos back). 😇

[@4runner4ever83]

I still own a 2004 1.8t jetta with 217000 miles. The problem i have are the plastic components become brittle. Oring designs are prone to leak at some point. So, i've improved it by using a gasket maker on those leak prone areas. Now my daughter uses it in college and taught her to always check the oil level and add when needed.

[@carlosnavarro921]

I own a 2016 1.4t jetta it's got 57k clicks on the odometer I haven't experienced any oil burning.....yet, but I think that mostly has to do with the turbo being fluid cooled which keeps the turbo from cooking the oil.

[@DylanL69]

All those vw's and Audi's have the problem with the plastic getting brittle that why those cars suck

[@labourlawact7826]

@@DylanL69 Same with BMW. Rubbish.

[@DylanL69]

@@labourlawact7826 volkswagons are worse

[@wesfields9322]

Sorry you have one of those. Theyre quite ugly

[@rusack7174]

Good info. I also have great confidence in both Honda & Toyota engineers in providing the best examples of modern turbo engines. That means every aspect of a turbo engine's design is to work as a whole, not just some engine with a turbo hung on it. Treated well, I have every confidence that an owner can enjoy long engine life.

[@SUNEELSR]

The Car Care Nut has become a favorite of mine. I want to share my thoughts about the review as the content is exceptionally informative and truly worth watching, setting it apart from the majority on KZbin. The reviewer exhibits profound knowledge, delivering information in a straightforward and no-nonsense manner. I highly value the quality of the content and extend my gratitude to The Car Care Nut for their dedicated efforts in publishing valuable reviews.

[@chequetoro]

The topic of this video is super interesting, in our particular case in the workshops here we are witnessing a strange combination of effects in vehicles with turbocharged engines, defective engines where the turbo presents internal destruction of the turbines and oil leaks, beides catalytic exhausts completely clogged

[@robm3357]

Well said. Especially the early oil changes

[@dhesh0066]

I love how you just have a bullet point list and you elaborate on each thing in great detail. Your videos are much appreciated

[@cds5067]

Thank you so much for this dude, you're an absolute angel and I am so thankful you're sharing this information free of charge in such a polite and friendly manner, God bless you.

[@paulyeo3468]

I find your content very technically educational, and it helped me make informed decisions when discussing maintenance issues with my mechanics at service centers. Keep up the good work Sir. I am based in Malaysia.

[@MShah-ch6st]

🇲🇾

[@robiecarmichael9958]

Ahmed, great advice. Bought a new 22 Honda CR V 11/22 as of today has just under 9600 miles on it. Coming from a class 8 Diesel truck background, and we are now retired. So with all of the above in mind oil changes are done @ six month intervals. Oil and filter is way cheaper than engine. As always your insight and advice are spot on. Keep up the good work. Hope you , your channel and your shop will continue to prosper and grow.

[@123croydon]

I bought my first tubo car about a year ago. It has been consumig oil a bit. This video clarified things a bit. Thanks

[@zibifranz2429]

Very professional analysis of the subject! Thank you!

[@donk499]

Seems like great advice indeed. The little engine is working much harder with a turbo, so needs much more care to last...

[@alittlecomplicated1844]

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience! With how turbocharged cars are becoming the norm more and more, I would be glad if I can get 200k miles before needing serious repair.

[@scotthutcheson1893]

Well said!!!! Thanks for the easy to understand information on modern vehicles

[@Nick991.2]

You nailed it. Especially the manual boost controller- had those - blew up a 91 mr2 turbo engine

[@enri_1986]

Taking a moment to appreciate Jose’s camera work. It looks amazing. Well done.

[@uchis2k]

Great info! I’m from the golden age of boosted imports (early 00s), with boost controllers and blow-off valves- we accepted the high maintenance that goes along with them. I don’t think most people who buy these modern turbo cars have any idea what they’re getting themselves into at the dealership.

[@paulm6481]

Yep, that is why putting the, in trucks is new use cases. Tundras not doing well and neither are ecoboosts.

[@buttsexandbananapeels]

Used Hyundai and Kia prices prove the majority of turbo buyers have no idea what maintenance is. Lol

[@shiloh5199]

Love boosted engines, lots of fun!!

[@Jimster481]

I love boosted engines, but they do have more maintenance...

[@jeretso]

I had no idea and I almost bought an Integra. They only come in Turbo.

[@jamesmiller8591]

Well, excellent video for someone who has no idea what turbo do I’m sure after viewing this they know now, and the warm-up and the cool down that’s something new to most people. I hope they remember otherwise, they’ll remember when it’s time for a new turbo. Great video take care.

[@brianmessemer2973]

Every video I've watched on this channel raises my automotive IQ. It's been a while since I've watched one of your videos, and I'm so glad I decided to watch this one. Even though I don't drive a turbo car, I knew that if I clicked on this video I would learn something. Brilliant advice about cooling down a car off the highway simply by letting it run at idle for 1-2 minutes so the oil circulates through the hottest parts of the engine and lets the temperatures equalize out before shutting it down. I knew that but gradually forgot its importance. Thank you!!!!

[@yeahboi355]

I so glad you mentioned warming it up and cooling it down. I drive a 6.7 Cummins and everyone in the car with me is like, what are you waiting for? Are we gonna go. And then, why aren’t you shutting off the engine? I always tell them their is a lot of oil to heat up and cool down.

[@diabolox1272]

Keep the beard growing.... You look good with it ! And keep up the cool videos specially the review of cars ! It helps way more than you think for smart buyers who think beyond the look and marketing

[@TheDude-em1xk]

Hey Car Nut, your Turbo explanation video on the moded out turbo sports car, versus the daily driver Turbo car was spot on!!! Thanks for putting these videos in terms we can all understand. Thank you for this video!!

[@jhkistte]

I'm thinking of getting a turbocharges manual car for my next vehicle, and I'm all about optimizing the longevity of my vehicles. I really appreciate this advice!

[@LoneStarSwirl]

My wife has a 2019 Jeep Wrangler JL Sahara with the 2.0 Turbo 4 cylinder with the mild hybrid Etorque system. At 72K miles it has been great so far. It drives great and I am making sure to follow all of this advice. Thank you.

[@robertcochran7103]

Thank you for posting this excellent video, I remember my uncle reporting that his turbochargers had failed on his pickup truck, which he used for towing a 14,000 pound recreational trailer. It was right around the 100,000 mile mark. Fortunately he had an extended warranty and the turbochargers were replaced at no cost to him. I think he takes wonderful care of his vehicle -- he is still using it.

[@davidanderson8469]

Did he have combo turbos or are you talking about the Ford Ecoboost?

[@Supercruze]

Some very sound advice here. Thank you for your channel and knowledge.

[@alivogue3163]

I've just bought my brand new turbo engine car and found your video quite informative. Pleasure to listen to, thank you sir 🙏

[@rodurquhart7395]

I bought a 2.5l twin turbo Soarer with 40k km, kept it 20 years and sold it with 140k kms and never had a turbo problem. The only problem I had was a radiator top tank leak and an a/c compressor failure. Best car I have or will ever own.

[@originalguy4535]

Make more such maintenance videos. We are learning a lot about car care. Most manufacturers don't mention these things in details even in manuals.

[@firingallcylinders2949]

Sometimes I wonder if that's for a reason. Cars are designed anymore to use and kill and then replace. Planned obsolescence is real.

[@dougrobinson8602]

@@firingallcylinders2949 The primary reason we're seeing so many small turbocharged engines is because of corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards. Smaller engines use less fuel when they're under low boost. But from what I've seen, many manufacturers are programming for boost to come in early, which makes low end torque. That negates some of the benefit of the smaller engine. Since the vast majority of drivers never use the upper end of the rev range, they feel like their car is more powerful. CCN is 100% correct about turbocharged engines using more oil and creating more blowby past the piston rings. The oil in that blowby can gum up intake valves on direct injection engines and even cause sticking rings which will really increase the oil consumption. Turbos are also very hard on cooling systems. If your car has an electric coolant pump, expect it not to last as long as it would on a naturally aspirated engine of the same displacement.

[@davidanderson8469]

They want it to break.

[@rudfil]

most manufactures don’t care because they want you to come back for more visits I guess like maintenance and repair issues.

[@LexusJDM350]

@@dougrobinson8602 glad I got my naturally aspirated GS350 V6! I will be considering the V8 LC500 in the future as a second car!

[@me356]

Just bought a 2 ltr turbo falcon...2012 model, 125,000 km's on the clock. Goes well. Scratching around on youtube concerning the ifs, buts and maybes of turbo engines...this 20 minute gem was all I needed to know

[@sanji_alvarez]

Very helpful. I tried to always stay away from turbos but the truck market is forcing us into it. So I’m glad I came across this video. I like my vehicles to last as long as I have them.

[@gchiriac48]

another important note, its good not to floor your accelerator at low rpms with a turbo, as it causes the turbo to surge really hard, and puts a lot of stress on it. wait for your rpms to rise above 2k before accelerating hard and forcing high boost pressure.

[@caffeinefix2751]

and lspi risk

[@thinkfast469]

Min 3500 for WOT is my advice.

[@c.h.r.i.s2253]

When I had a turbo car (87 Grand National) I changed the oil every 3000 miles maximum. I also waited to turn the car off for a minute to be sure the turbo was not spinning high

[@wayne8276]

I'm listening and learning . Your videos are so good . Thank you, Sir .

[@user-gw8xb6zx9l]

Thank you as a new owner of a Turbo car your information on how to care for a Turbo has been very interesting. I enjoyed listening to your video. I have subscribed to your channel.

[@my_call]

Awesome video! This helped me solidify what I already thought. Maintenance has never been more important. And don't drive your car hard. I found the idea of letting the engine cool down very helpful. I'm glad you explained that.

[@MJ-yi4tz]

“Don’t drive your car hard” Hard to follow that advice when you got a beast V6 turbo

[@gamesmaster1060]

Drive it however you want. It's stupid that people think modern turbos wear this easily. Even the turbos on problematic turbo cars like the ecoboost arnt known to go. It's either the wetbelt or a coolant leak.

[@RelentlessSFi53]

Pretty spot on. Well said. The only correction is the impeller and turbine rpm. 20,000 rpm is cruising 35 mph. Most waste gates open to bleed boost at around 120,000 rpm. My Cadillac hits max boost at 123,400 to 124,220 or so depending on atmospheric pressure and density.

[@testtesting2868]

Excellent video! Thanks for taking time to do these videos.

[@lonestartexasrider]

It's definitely an eye opener thank you for sharing with us 👏🙌

[@tylerdckrsn8827]

The Lexus Dealership here in Edmonton kept telling me that my 2019 nx that I put 14,000 kms a year on, just needed 1 oil change a year! I've been doing it every 6 months and even another oil change if the winter is really cold and the car is running under more extreme conditions. SO I am glad your advice reinforces what I am doing! As, i felt that as soon as that oil gets really dark time for an oil change!

[@jamespindera3401]

Agree 100%. 16,000km/1yr intervals are insanity.

[@blueberry2846]

Oil being dark is not an indication of time to change. Milage is the key

[@wolveric0]

​@@blueberry2846try not to go beyond a year without changing the oil though, i have a Mazda 3 2010 that just got to 100k miles last week, i barely drive it (around 2k miles a year) but i always change the oil at least once a year.

[@tpp4007]

I rented a bmw 3 series M, and wow, that thing is amazing. Turbo charged on that engine made me teleported through traffic in the blink of an eye. Are they fun to drive? Yes! Reliable? Probably not! That’s why I rented it!

[@sphamandlamazibuko3074]

Thanks a lot, MD. This is exactly what I needed to hear. We own two turbo-charged engine cars...

[@richardwalker4518]

Very helpful, I knew some of those things, but not all of them. Thanks v much for posting this!

[@FranciscoJimenez-bb7fk]

Thx for the knowledge I have heard scotty Kilmer say it best, (paraphrase) you want more power buy car with bigger engine. No replacement for displacement 😎

[@elusivellama]

I had a speed 3, everything this man said about how to take care of a turbo car is spot on especially the shorter, more frequent oil changes.

[@tyronenur2373]

What happened to it?

[@elusivellama]

@@tyronenur2373 Sold it, nothing wrong with it - just wanted a change. I still regret selling it.

[@TheSethnicity]

🎉 This was an excellent instructional video! I'm subscribed and will take your advice to heart as my wife just bought a Lexus is300 and I do most of the repairs but this is my first Lexus engine to care for... Your instructions have probably saved me thousands of dollars.

[@scholz222]

100% agree on the oil change frequency....just did a change on my RX500h at 5000 miles. This was the second change (first one at 1,000 miles) and the oil was pretty dark compared to non-turbo cars I own.

[@themidcentrist]

One big reason I bought a V6 Camry is that it makes power the old fashion way. Cylinders, Displacement, and a transmission that isn't a CVT.

[@richardandre9811]

Yes! My sentiments exactly! Have and much prefer an engine large enough to loaf! No turbo!!

[@crooney82]

I absolutely love your videos. The cirrus sr-22 T has a 9 liter flat air cooled six cylinder engine with two 30lb turbo chargers on it. The earlier models required a 5 minute cooldown period to avoid cooking oil on the bearings in the turbos. Also it’s pretty consistent across all piston airplanes to require a 5-10 minute warmup period at a min and see oil temps get to operating levels before you can take off. These expensive continental turbo engines are notorious for failing early and I really think it’s because you have a lot of men flying them that aren’t car guys and they think they can treat these huge engines like they are a vacuum cleaner. On-off. Even the 60,000 hp jets I fly for work are the same way. It’s 5 minutes min time from cold to takeoff at a min and after you land it’s three minutes to shut them off otherwise you could thermally shock the engine. I think Toyota and Honda were smart in the 1980s and 1990s to release naturally aspirated low power engines that were somewhat impervious to these kinds of abuses and really think they are the best cars ever made for mass consumption.

[@stachowi]

awesome post, i'm also an aviation guy, what do you fly?

[@drcovell]

Well said! Any ICE engine requires a warm-up period-Aluminum block or not! I would change oil in turbo vehicles every *3K* miles, just like I did in my diesel cars and trucks.

[@tbas8741]

You know the most modern turbos also need that cool down after driven hard (even if WATER & Oil cooled) but car makers removed this "rule" so they can meet emmisions requirements because a car idling for a few mins is not good for those stats. This is evident when looking at older subarus 99/00 Model (on the drivers door is a sticker saying to let it idle 2 minutes after heavy driving. 2001 model Subarus did not have this sticker but the same engine same turbo, so people stopped letting them cool down and killed turbos early. Allowed to warm up and cool down properly a tiny TD04 on a 99 WRX should last 350-500,000KM or basically 2 Engine Lifespans

[@snkrs_fassionista7316]

Wow. Thank you so much for putting out this video.

[@Foof0811]

I love these "last longer" videos. Would love a series of this for all the parts ❤

[@jerryq1000]

Great info! I knew a lot, but I also learned a lot! One of our cars is a turbo, and I change the oil every 4,000 mi; in fact I do that for both cars. It's a bit higher maintenance costs, but I'm convinced it's one of the most important things to increase the longevity of the car.

[@robertjones1709]

As a Technician (Retired) for a Major rental Car Co. I have seen 1st. Hand how Turbocharged vehicles could show signs of wear Sooner than later, just as you advise attentive Car Maintenance I too mention this to those who are in the Market or own a vehicle of this Nature, Great Video well explained.

[@xroda_]

Every 3k miles is better

[@LexusJDM350]

@@xroda_ might as well make it every time you fill up gas lol. Every 400 miles is even better!

[@couchwarrior2449]

​@@xroda_I did every 5k, switching to 3k.

[@hoppysport2872]

Another superlative video, production and presentation. I bought my turbocharged 2008 SAAB 9-5 new in 2013 as a leftover after GM cut SAAB. Paid $17,500 for a $38,000 car. Your advice is spot-on. Since new, I have never stressed the turbo. In fact, 95% of the time I barely engage it. I now have 135,000 miles, change the oil, oil filter and air filter every 3,500 miles. This 9-5 has the lauded Mitsubishi TD04 turbocharger. It's not a dual-scroll. I've always warmed up the car and let it cool down. It's extremely rare for the TD04 to fail...they routinely last 200,000+ miles. At the time I was car shopping, the Honda Accord, Toyota Avalon and Toyota Camry were on my list. All were $30,000+. A pre-owned Lexus ES350 was $25,000. I park on the streets of Manhattan, where theft of parts is common. Garage parking is $500+ per month. The SAAB was a no-brainer. I would never buy a new turbocharged car. But for what I paid and the reliability and luxury received, I'd do this kind of deal over again. One thing I do hate...paying for premium fuel.

[@jblask2]

As the owner of a turbocharged Sonata N line this was really informative and helped me realize I need to do things a bit differently!

[@edpetrus]

This is probably the best video from the CCNut. The many ways which a turbo can cause grief is clearly described with clear logic. I have been leaning towards letting my car go the recommended 10K miles between oil changes but this video makes a strong case for more frequent service stops. Thank you. P.S. I drive a 2017 BMW 340i with manual transmission.

[@psyberiusblack]

Excellent video, as always! There are some special cases out there. Mazda’s turbo and non turbo SkyActiv engines and their ability to change timing according to whichever octane fuel you use for example. But this is so spot on for 95% of how a normal npc will drive and own a car. Thank you for all you do!

[@varmastiko2908]

Practically every current turbocharged gasoline engine has a safety system - based on knock detection - which adjusts boost pressure and ignition timing. The first such system was put into production by SAAB in 1982 and now you are hard pressed to find an engine that doesn't do this.

[@JulianKapa]

@@varmastiko2908 It can be too late for any adjustments to be made if the knock/LSPI was significant enough (like giving it too much throttle and staying in a high gear). It can only make adjustments after the fact.

[@tormentthatinspires638]

Many (if not all) non turbo Skyactiv gas engines sound absolutely horrible. Because of the high compression ratio, they have this almost vacuum cleaner like whining sound to them.

[@j_freed]

Tragically, almost none of them will hear this information OR care so the cars they are driving are screwed.

[@danielcoroado3063]

For about 40 years now all turbo and non turbo cars adjust timing according to what fuel you use not just Mazda . My 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Supercharged 3.8L which it said premium fuel recommended on the fuel cap would lose some power if you used 87 or 89 octane fuel . Even the 1987 Buick Grand National 3.8 turbo had knock sensors to adjust timing depending on the octane you use .

[@Electrocycle300]

My 2013 3.5L EcoBoost now makes 650Hp with the CAI, the EGR bypass, BOV, 3” downpipes, large EFR TURBOS, huge Intercooler, remote oil coolers, and 5star tune. Love it. 170,000 miles and just breaking in . Lots of plugs and oil along the way to keep it happy.

[@steverugerguy9606]

What kind of oil do you use in it?

[@kefengyuan3278]

Great thanks to you! For those detailed information and explanation.

[@davidregalado601]

Thank you for all the knowledge brother 🙏

[@jessechristman1471]

2016 VW Golf R owner here with 55k miles. No issues to date. I follow these recommendations except i used to go fast and furious because its built for it. But cooling it dowm amd warming it up is part of my routine and i think that helped tremendously. Also, there is an oil pump that continues to pump fluid through the turbo after it is shut off, you can hear it rhnning each time.

[@riteshdhawan8383]

Thats a nice 'fail-safe' they got integrated in your car. In case, accidently someone switches off the engine after a long drive, only to realise the mistake one made. The 'fail-safe' feature comes to the rescue.

[@tomschlicker8848]

Have a ‘19 Golf R & want to go Stage 1 tune when the 6 year warranty is up. 🤔

[@stevenyoung3360]

All of this is fantastic material that I have talked to my customers ad nauseam for years. On turbo motors I also recommend a cool down timer installed on turbo vehicles even though manufacturers don't have them from the factory. They are an inexpensive modification that will allow the engine to idle for a specified amount of time after you turn the ignition off allowing the turbo and oil to cool a bit.

[@blackrifle6736]

*Sounds like you are describing the HKS Turbo Timer from the '80s. A true engine saver. Cheers!*

[@myefone1536]

Do turbos need oil change every 6 months like the video says? Even if you only drive about 450km a month? The Mazda SUV I want has turbo and I'm becoming more concerned that maybe I shouldn't get it with all the special treatment it will need. 😢😢

[@stevenyoung3360]

@myefone1536 If you are only driving that amount in a month, if you have a very short commute, then yes. Engines, especially turbo engines, need to get up to normal operating temperature on a regular basis, and if you are driving a short distance, they do not. When a motor is cold, it naturally runs richer to idle and run properly and blow by happens especially now with vehicles with low tension rings and very thin oil. When you get fuel blowing by into your oil and your motor doesn't get warm, the fuel in your oil will dramatically reduce your oils' lubrication properties due to dilution. Turbo motors are even worse for this because of the higher pressure in the combustion chamber, increasing blow by. Changing your oil every six months or 4,000 miles is inexpensive when you take the cost of engine repairs into account. Driving short distances and not allowing a motor to get fully warmed up you want to change it even more. I own a shop and have done this for 34 years and I still change the oil in my families vehicles no further than 4,000 miles and only use full synthetic. Oil is cheap, repairs aren't.

[@myefone1536]

@@stevenyoung3360 ok, thanks for the advice. I suppose turbo isn't the best option for my lifestyle. Given what the video says and your explanation, I might not have chosen the right vehicle. I can get oil changes done more often that's not a problem. But there are several other things that I need to always be concerned about with a turbo and really all I want to do is just get in and drive lol. Turbos just seem so sensitive and I don't know that I can truly appreciate/tolerate them.

[@kevinjiannotti4737]

What a great video - Thank you for this - I have a turbo car as a extra weekend vehicle. I do the oil every 3K miles. I will let it run for a few minutes after a trip - never thought about that

[@user-of7yy2vk2w]

Fantastic video 😎 I have a turbocharged car and have always done those things especially leading the thing cool down. Great advice 👍

[@lc7192]

One of your best videos!! I had a 1980 Turbo Trans Am and it had a sticker under the hood that said you must change the oil every 3,000 miles or you will invalidate your engine warranty. Of course that was before synthetic oils for cars were on the market.

[@robertcochran7103]

Mobil 1 synthetic oils were first released for sale in the USA in 1974. I remember seeing the tv ads for it at the time. It was released in Europe before the USA release. Synthetic greases were in use by the military during the 1960s.

[@joelandersonphoto]

I don’t think that car had an actual turbo?

[@varmastiko2908]

@@joelandersonphotoYes it did.

[@gmac8852]

My brand new 80 Pontiac Formula had a turbo on it for about 2 months before it spun a bearing. It got a 455 as a permanent replacement. I have recently changed my mind about turbo engines because I learned you just have to take a little more care of them and they have gotten really good.

[@bobcook8576]

80 and 81 Pontiac 301 turbos were dogs. Most were replaced with a 400 or 455 Pontiac engine swap. They bolted right in and trippled the hp and torque.

[@alannguyen5050]

I just wish manufactures go the Honda route and make things easier to work on, especially the turbo. If I'm able to service my own turbo in my garage then I'd be much happier in adopting these turbocharged engines. Nothing lasts forever and easy of service makes for a much more pleasant ownership experience.

[@terryosowski8143]

On the 1.5 Liter Honda Turbo engine the exhaust manifold is not separate from the cylinder head it it all molded 1 piece into the cylinder head and is also water jacketed so coolant flows through the exhaust manifold also.

[@rexlion4510]

Watching your videos has helped me know that I do not want either a hybrid or a turbo. Thanks!

[@markweiner3896]

Great explanation. I had a turbo failure at 11 years., they said it wasn't the miles, it was years. It wasn't a Toyota, but, I appreciate your comments....yes, more complicated system.

[@danwake4431]

i have a Stinger, and on my commute to work i jump on the interstate less than 5 minutes from starting the car. So while its tempting to romp on it as soon as im on the ramp,. i use a light foot and gradually increase speed. then when i am getting closer to work i take it easy and let it cool down as im pulling into the parking lot and sort of idle it along until i get to where i want to park.

[@briankalagher6687]

I loved my 87 dodge Daytona Shelby Z and my 98 eclipse GSX. They never burned oil but that was back in the day when 3,000 mile oil changes were standard. I think they took 10w30 and I always used synthetic. Todays 5000 mile oil changes feel like extended ones to me. I can't imagine going 10,000 miles without changing the oil on a turbocharged car with 0w 20 oil.

[@DisabilityExams]

0w8 in some Toyotas. Lubricity of acetone.

[@johnnyblue4799]

@@DisabilityExams Viscosity is not an indication of how well it lubes. Are those Toyota cars you speak of hybrids by any chance?

[@gwrider2146]

Nice! I had an '87 Sundance 2.2L Turbo I 5 spd. coupe and it went to 155K before I traded it with the original turbo before it started to burn some oil every 3K. It truly was a good car considering the punishment & abuse it had to take from the young angsty fella that I was. 😅

[@briankalagher6687]

I cant believe how fast 174Hp with a 5 speed felt back in the day. I hammered mine too. My 225/50/15 tires felt wide back then and contributed to my cv joint problems. I had to put new axels in it 3 times in the 4 years I owned it. 17 year old me was an idiot behind the wheel for most of the 60K miles I put on it. My mechanic bought it from me with 135K. @@gwrider2146

[@briankalagher6687]

Yes, the 0w 8 just seems crazy to me. actually 0w 16 seemed crazy. @@DisabilityExams

[@ronmagbanua8915]

Thank you for the best explanation and best information!

[@terrancecloverfield6791]

The knowledge here makes sense. We're all car guys here, so naturally we are all on top of maintenance and monitoring. Therefore unless someone is slacking on their maintenance or is a tuner, dont pass up a good deal on a car just because it has a T in it. Think of it this way, this is going to be an everyday commuter car that already is pre-modded.