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The United States Army recommends use of a Turbo Timer!

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Old 07-20-02 | 12:52 PM
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Talking The United States Army recommends use of a Turbo Timer!

This is an excerpt from page 5 of the August 2000 Issue of P.S. Magazine, Preventative Maintenance Monthly:

<<CAUTION: Increase engine speed to 800-1000 rpm with the transmission in neutral and hold for 3-5 minutes to allow the turbocharger to slow down and cool off.

If you just blow into the motor pool and shut down without a cooldown, the turbocharger spins to a halt without oil pressure to keep it lubed and cool. Heat and high rpm help to ruin it way before its time.

Pay attention to the CAUTIONs. And have a nice day!>>

They're talking about the M1074/M1075 Palletized Loading System (PLS) and M1070 Tractors, but this applies to all turbocharged Army vehicles.

Now I know our turbos are also water cooled, but to me this validates what I've thought all along. A turbo timer is less than a hundred bucks--why risk ruining your expensive turbos for such a small cost?

Jspecracer7 should know what I'm talking about, right Sergeant?
Old 07-20-02 | 01:05 PM
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Re: The United States Army recommends use of a Turbo Timer!

Originally posted by GoodfellaFD3S
This is an excerpt from page 5 of the August 2000 Issue of P.S. Magazine, Preventative Maintenance Monthly:

<<CAUTION: Increase engine speed to 800-1000 rpm with the transmission in neutral and hold for 3-5 minutes to allow the turbocharger to slow down and cool off.

If you just blow into the motor pool and shut down without a cooldown, the turbocharger spins to a halt without oil pressure to keep it lubed and cool. Heat and high rpm help to ruin it way before its time.

Pay attention to the CAUTIONs. And have a nice day!>>

They're talking about the M1074/M1075 Palletized Loading System (PLS) and M1070 Tractors, but this applies to all turbocharged Army vehicles.

Now I know our turbos are also water cooled, but to me this validates what I've thought all along. A turbo timer is less than a hundred bucks--why risk ruining your expensive turbos for such a small cost?

Jspecracer7 should know what I'm talking about, right Sergeant?
Damn right Sir!!!
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