Tag: turbo
14 Posts
May 24, 2019
Mechanic's Overblown Advice Is 50 Years Too Late
His turbo advice is a bunch of hot air
May 01, 2018
Turbocharged Engines and the Long Haul
Wondering about turbochargers and reliability? Read on.
Dec 26, 2017
Honda Turbo Owner Told to Cool Her Jets
The moral of this story: Salesmen don't always know squat about cars.
Jun 28, 2016
Newer Engines Are Packing More Ponies
Gary asks a great question: are today's engines producing more power per liter, or have horsepower ratings changed? Ray explains how even the most mundane modern cars produce impressive power.
Dec 01, 1998
What is a turbocharger...and is it an asset or a liability?
I'd like to know something about turbochargers on cars Specifically what is a turbocharger What does it do and how does it do it Finally is it an asset or a liability on a used car -- Peter RAY Good...
Dec 01, 1993
Turbo engines explained.
You guys are really funny I enjoy your column Can you explain to me how a turbo engine works Andy RAY Sure Andy Here's the basic idea An engine needs air in order to run And on a normal engine...
Nov 01, 1993
Idling is necessary to preserve a turbo-charger.
I have a Volvo sedan It's equipped with a turbo charger to boost the power of the four cylinder engine The owner's manual says that the engine should be allowed to idle at least two minutes before shut-off The problems...
Sep 01, 1993
Idling turbo-charged engines: a necessary evil?
I recently read an advertisement for a product called a Turbo Timer that leaves the engine running at idle for up to ten minutes after you park the car and remove the keys The ad claimed that this would stabilize...
Dec 01, 1992
Why would towing something with my turbocharged Dodge Caravan void its warranty?
I have a Dodge Caravan with a four cylinder turbocharged engine I read in the owner s manual that the warranty is void if you tow using a turbocharged engine Why is the warranty voided John RAY Because it is...
Oct 01, 1992
Does that whiny noise mean my engine is dying...or just the turbo charger?
My engine sounds like a siren when I accelerate It disappears after a short time but happens each time I start and stop I have a Chrysler LeBaron with a turbo engine When I took it to the dealer to...