Car Questions

Turbo Charged Lexus...
 
Notifications
Clear all

Turbo Charged Lexus Accelerating

  

0
Topic starter

Assuming that Toyota/Lexus fix the waste gate issues they have had with their turbos, can a turbo charged engine last if you accelerate like a turtle? Thanks!


3 Answers
1
Posted by: @therealfarbs

can a turbo charged engine last

.... last how long?

 

It won't last longer than a naturally aspirated engine, all else being equal.

I guess we'll see in a few years when a significant amount of them get over 200,000 miles.


0
Posted by: @therealfarbs

can a turbo charged engine last if you accelerate like a turtle?

Mine has lasted 27 years and 370,000 miles, and that's without accelerating like a turtle.

Today's engines though are much more complex and not as heavily built so they're probably more prone to developing problems as they age.


0

It will last longer if you drive like Grandma since it will see less stress.  How much longer is anyone’s guess at this point.

.

If you can help it , avoid turbocharged Toyota or Lexus products for the time being, and let’s see how they hold up over time first.


Share: