Im sure everyone has a certain routine they do, and with every step thats in the routine, theres has to be a reason.

So, what do you do to maintain your car, and why do you do the things you do?

~Dave

 

First time i start the car for the day:

- Check engine oil
- Check coolant level in radiator
- Check brake and clutch fluid level
- Check to ensure that oil filter is on tight
- Check to make sure the oil filler cap is tight
- Check to make sure the wastegate and BOV bolts are tight
- Check to make sure the the turbo and manifold are tight
- Check to make sure air filter is on tight
- Quick look around to see if there are any leaks or anything seems amiss.


Turn key and start her up.

 

Coolant, brake / clutch fluid, oil, do a quick check of the oil filter, look for leaks, and thats about it.

I'll let the car idle and make sure nothing sounds amiss and all my gauges read properly.

I did most of these things prior going to turbo anyway, so its not much different.

 

I start it up and drive to my destination. Check oil on fill-ups. Same as if it had no turbo at all.

 

^lol I liked that last comment. The first two scared me a bit

 

yes yes technically if your car is running fine with no problems you shouldn't need to worry about anything... but I have really bad luck and as a result I'm very paranoid so I go through that checklist. But trust me, it doesn't take any longer than a minute or two so It doesn't bother me at all to do it.

 

Yeah...


Plus I like to look at the engine bay (go figure) so I don't mind opening the hood for a second before I start her up

 

lol - good call man. Now that I think about it I'll probably take every chance I have to pop the hood

 

Does anyone get sludge built up from oil being burned at hot temperatures? If so, what do you do about it?
~Dave

 

I order a burger, fries, and some extra napkins