Variable Vane Turbochargers - how to keep them clean
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maybe something from Schaeffer's?
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It does. Get it good and hot hot from time to time.
An additive might help the fuel system, more important if it is common rail, but it won’t help much else.
Fuel doesn't really reach the turbo.... so the turbo needs to be driven balls to the wall to keep the vanes from sticking
I remember how I kept the VV turbo in my 6.0 PSD Ford clean ('04 E-350)-5W40 Valvoline PBX, every 5000 miles, worked it hard every day. Co-workers had 3 turbos replaced in their van's life, my original turbo was still going strong at over 250K when the van was retired due to the TorqShift losing reverse. Now, HGs, radiator, EGR cooler... different story!
Fuel is direct injected in diesel engines. running the engine hard sometimes allows the vanes clean the full path of the vanes movement. Kinda like a windshield wiper clears the water off of their travel area.
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Yes. but you're looking at a specific kind.
I doubt they are legal for use on watercraft though.
Fuel-borne catalysts can work to reduce the soot loading, they typically reduce the combustion temperature of soot so you won't need to run as hard as you need to without them.
thanks everyone - Balls to the walls it will be - But I found this.... opinions?
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I’d say on your boat the only hope is running it at various speeds (RPMs) including WOT.
On my Cummins Ram I use the exhaust brake to cycle the actuator helping keep the vanes moving and free of soot. Clearly not an option on the boat. Wishing you good luck I know several truck guys who’d had to change them out.
Just my $0.02
On my Cummins Ram I use the exhaust brake to cycle the actuator helping keep the vanes moving and free of soot. Clearly not an option on the boat. Wishing you good luck I know several truck guys who’d had to change them out.
Just my $0.02
I believe they are actuated the most during abrupt throttle changes.
Engineering Explained just put out a video where Borg Warner said some diesel soot provides lubrication to the vanes.
I'm sure they do. Right up until they're stuck I guess.
Not everything Justin beiber the Engineer says is true.
He was quoting BorgWarner reps as they build the turbos for the 911.
Marketing reps aren't always the technical type. Soot as a lubricant? It's more of an abrasive.
Just like his Michelin Cross Climate video, it was just a paid marketing video by Michelin.
Which is why is prefaced it with "a little, just a little".
These...
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Never mind.
