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Ok, so I'm considering selling my (much loved, super fun, super reliable) Honda Ridgeline for a Metris van (more flexibility..but that's for another post).
One concern: what is the reliability of the turbo engine? As I understand it:
1. The turbo uses oil to cool
2. When you stop the engine, the oil seeps out of the turbo and the turbo is HOT.
3. The ball bearings no longer have lubrication.
4. When you start up the engine again, bearings grind, you get sludgy oil, and eventually, damage.
5. The solution: let the engine cool for a minute or two (minimum, especially if hauling a heavy load), then turn it off.
Now that said, does the Eco Start/Stop cause the turbo to wear more? Is it a bad idea despite increasing MPG?
Thanks!
PS. I did find a post in the CLA forum, but can't put the link in as a Junior member. It didn't completely answer my question anyway, but did talk about carbon buildup.
One concern: what is the reliability of the turbo engine? As I understand it:
1. The turbo uses oil to cool
2. When you stop the engine, the oil seeps out of the turbo and the turbo is HOT.
3. The ball bearings no longer have lubrication.
4. When you start up the engine again, bearings grind, you get sludgy oil, and eventually, damage.
5. The solution: let the engine cool for a minute or two (minimum, especially if hauling a heavy load), then turn it off.
Now that said, does the Eco Start/Stop cause the turbo to wear more? Is it a bad idea despite increasing MPG?
Thanks!
PS. I did find a post in the CLA forum, but can't put the link in as a Junior member. It didn't completely answer my question anyway, but did talk about carbon buildup.