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How to Preserve Your Car's Turbo with a Simple Gesture

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Part: Turbocharger

Appreciate this simple tip that can save your car's turbo. After a long or intense journey (motorway, mountains, sporty driving), do not turn off the engine immediately; instead, leave it running at idle for 30 to 60 seconds. This allows the oil to continue circulating and cool the turbo, preventing oil carbonisation and premature wear. This is because the turbo spins at 200,000 RPM and is lubricated only by a thin film of engine oil. When you abruptly turn off the car after an intense journey, the oil pump shuts down, the turbo shaft continues to spin, and the remaining oil inside overheats, cooks, and turns to carbon, which over time becomes abrasive, damaging the bearings and causing them to seize. Therefore, following this simple advice from the YouTuber will help you avoid costly troubles.

Posted on 19 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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