How do you set the timer on a blitz turbo?
To set the time of the manual timer, press the MINUTE button to set the number of minutes you want the car to idle after the vehicle has been shut off. Press the SECOND button to set the number of seconds desired. You can choose idling times between 1 to 10 minutes.
How does a turbo timer work?
A turbo timer sounds like something that measures how long a turbocharger can be allowed to spool up. Instead, a turbo timer works by keeping the engine running a while longer before it is switched off.
What is a dual turbo timer?
The Blitz dual turbo timer utilises boost pressure and engine time to determine the time it takes for the engine to cool down. Using this information the turbo timer operates in accordance to the high level of driving and heat generated.
Is a turbo timer worth it?
No. The whole point of the turbo timer is to “automatically” keep the engine running for a wee bit so that your engine internals and the turbo can catch a breath and cool down before shutting down. You can opt NOT to have a turbo timer and do the above manually.
Does turbo need timer?
It all depends on your car and how you drive it. But if you’re one of the many who simply use their car to get to work and back, you don’t need a turbo timer. Most regular drivers will never drive their cars hard enough to require such a device. Especially when they talk about carbon deposits and a failed turbocharger.
Can you put a turbo timer on a non turbo car?
Do non-turbo cars require turbo timers? Erm, no. If you can get away by not having one in a turbo vehicle, why would you need one in a non-turbo car? But it is certainly wise to cool down your naturally aspired high revving sports motor quickly before turning the ignition off.
What is the purpose of turbo timer?
A turbo timer is a device designed to keep an automotive engine running for a pre-specified period in order to automatically execute the cool-down period required to prevent premature turbo wear and failure.
