EmEm

Hi

Wonder if anyone can shead some light on this subject ?

When I had my RS Turbo, I was told when I'm driving on a motorway, not to constantly wind the turbo up? And to drive it so the revs are just below the point when the turbo kicks in...if you catch my drift ?
Is this true? Turbos are expensive parts to replace (from what I can remember!) and want to keep my new Scooby in tip top condition, but because I travel around the country when its Garden Show season, I will be using motorways!!

Will get into the habit of checking water/oil etc the night before I leave, of course!!!

Unfortunately, I cant afford a cheap run-around car to use for these journeys, so the Scoob will be my "main" form of transport!!!

Cornelius

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the main thing with turbos is to allow them to cool down adequately before turing the engine off.

if you turn off the engine after a hard motorway run etc, the oil inside the turbo bearings burn and solidify, killing the bearings then the turbo shafts.

I always check my engine fluids at least once a week.

Regular servicing is also a must so you don't get a build up of carbonised crap floating around the engine

EmEm

Cheers for that! So the moral of the story is, its fine to use as normal on a motorway, but let it cool down more so than normal before switching off??
I will only be doing about 5k miles a year, so was going to get it services say every 3-4 months? Does this sound ok? Where do you take yours?

Cornelius

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sounds fine, I do my own servicing now

frayz

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Em,

You'll be fine. Warming up is more important than cooling down on modern turbos. Yes you should allow them to cool but theyre water cooled anyway so its not like you have to be as **** as if it were and RST or a cos. Even though the ford turbos were water cooled too the modern turbos are much more suited to being driven and used by normal people ie (not petrolheads) so are fine even if theyre hot.

Following on from Cornelius, regular servicing is well advised and an oil change every 3k or 6 months... whichever comes first is well advised.

I went from a cossie to a scooby and like you was under the impression these scooby engines were made of ricepaper and would collapse in an instant if you didnt cover them with cotton wool but i can assure you thats not the case..

Common sense and a little love are all they need

Make sure she's warm before driving at any pace on the motorway, then just drive it how you like.

EmEm

And alot of cleaning!! We all know how much you love your car, frayz!!!!!!

Thanks for advice!!!

frayz

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Tell me about it..

Im sealing wheels at the moment.. takes bloody ages

EmEm

Sealing wheels????? Why and how do you do that??? Took your advice with the clear bucket and lambs wool mitt!!! Told my dad too.... he creased up..... but is probably out buying himself a lambs wool mitt as we speak!!!!!

I'll let you get back to the wheel sealing!!! Have fun??

Cornelius

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Totally agree with Frayz......again

Subaru's aren't as fragile as a lot of people make out, yes, there are weak points, ie tuning 2000 turbos and WRX's to over 300BHP on standard internals. And Oil pumps are prone to the relief valve stickings as mine did so hence blowing up the engine, but in general the flat 4 engines are pretty good.

In my experience with scoobies now, the first mods I'd advise to do is to get a set of good quality gauges - Oil pressure, Oil temp and boost. as these will tell you a hell of a lot about what happening inside the engine.

also, if you intend to modify your car, I'd also recommend that you have piston compressions checked before so you can get an idea of engine condition

EmEm

Ok now your scaring me !!!!! How do I, if I can, prevent this from happening!!! Had to rebuild my RST 1 week after buying it, don't fancy going through all that again....plus listen to my sis saying "see, told you so..."

frayz

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Dont worry about it Ems, just do regular oil changes and enjoy driving it.
Cornelius is only telling you of whats common but in reality it doesnt happen that often. Roger Clark do a modified pump if youre really that worried about it but TBH its just one of those things.

Just enjoy the car.

As for sealant, im using Poorboys wheel sealant, like a cream, apply and let it set. Then buff it off. Apply about 4 or so coats to each rim inside and out every few months and brake dust will not stick to the rim at all and just wipes off

Cornelius

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no reason to be scared, as long as the car has been serviced regularly.

Oil pump failure isn't that common, unless you've got a seriously modded car.

I've put a Roger Clark Modified oil pump on my car for safety

The reason I recommend gauges is to give you a little bit of a warning period, ie, if the oil pressure drops/significantly fluctuates and the oil temp gets hotter, the oil pump is struggling. using the water temp alone is no good as it won't show the oil temps soaring

Cornelius

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Don't worry, in general, Subarus are reliable cars, as long as they are serviced regularly, and fluids checked often

scoobynut555

I can only agree my one is 10 years old done 114000 miles and runs perfectly, full service history and well looked after and will last for years.

IN THE STICKS

http://www.xtremescoobies.co.uk/ Are a good place to start many ESC members swear by them

Dave