[Buddy23]

Hi all,

This is my first post, I am going to get a Veloster Turbo in a couple of months, and wish to know, if there is anything i need to know
about it, like is there any extra care that you need to do from a normal car to a turbo? :smile: thanks

 

[BoscoOsgood]

Turbo technology has advanced to the point that bearing life is greatly extended so regular oil changes are all that's required. You'll find a lot of opinions here about oil & filter change intervals and oil vs synthetic BUT the most important thing is to follow the Hyundai recommendations for service -and they're really not any more demanding than a non-Turbo engine. Good luck and hope the next couple of months go quickly for you!

 

[Buddy23]

Thanks. I was told that you need to idle the car for a minute or so before you take of, is that true?
Also how regular oil changes you need in a year?

 

[cheferman65]

Thanks. I was told that you need to idle the car for a minute or so before you take of, is that true?
Also how regular oil changes you need in a year?

I do with any internal combustion engine. I let them "warm up" to operating temperature before jetting off. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule or if you want to change them more often, it's your $$$. At least the minimum as per the owners manual.

 

[Bobster]

Thanks. I was told that you need to idle the car for a minute or so before you take of, is that true?
Also how regular oil changes you need in a year?

Owners Manual doesn't say as much but I'm kind of a "prepare the cockpit for takeoff" kind-of-guy...prep the HVAC System, check the mirrors and defoggers, set the Sound System, adjust the seatbelt, stow the carry-ons, check my hair in the vanity mirror...so I'm lucky to pull away 2 or 3 minutes after the jet is started!

 

[jcroscigno]

Owners Manual doesn't say as much but I'm kind of a "prepare the cockpit for takeoff" kind-of-guy...prep the HVAC System, check the mirrors and defoggers, set the Sound System, adjust the seatbelt, stow the carry-ons, check my hair in the vanity mirror...so I'm lucky to pull away 2 or 3 minutes after the jet is started!

On that note, we're not supposed to let it idle for too long during break-in.

 

[importmonkey]

On that note, we're not supposed to let it idle for too long during break-in.

Yeah, I didn't follow those directions at all. Used the cruise whenever I could and let 'er warm up for 5-10 minutes in the morning.

Hasn't fallen apart...yet.

 

[VTBoost]

My best advise on your first Turbo.....try to avoid getting speeding tickets.

 

[Armpitlazers]

Pop out the eco button and keep traction control off!

 

[velociraptor]

I idle for long enough to make sure everything is ready to drive, kinda like Bobster noted. It is not really needed to warm up the engine before driving, just drive "gently" then you can "jet" after the car comes up to operating temp. Of course, when I first got it, I could not wait to drive it hard. I was just lucky it was late summer and took almost no time to come up to temp.

 

[Dcannon203]

I would say when your car idles about 1100 rpm your warm enough to drive safely. cold starts are usually about 1500 at start up rpm and warmed up engine is about 700-800 rpm idle. i go by this observation. appearently 185 degrees internal temp is considered "warmed up" according to torque app. but that takes a few minutes...

 

[Buddy23]

Thanks for all the info guys.
One other question, does a turbo engine have less life span than a normal car engine?

 

[importmonkey]

Thanks for all the info guys.
One other question, does a turbo engine have less life span than a normal car engine?

that's a loaded question. most people drive the piss out of a turbo car so they might not last as long. i really don't think you have anything to worry about when comparing a modern turbo car to a n/a car these days.

 

[Buddy23]

I have just noticed that the VT that I wanted, is not in a Blue colour, it's only in a V, but if i go with the V, I'm worried about POWER


VELOSTER Maximum power 103 kW @ 6300 RPM Maximum torque 166 Nm @ 4850 RPM


VELOSTER TURBO Maximum power 150 kW @ 6000 RPM Maximum torque 256 Nm @ 1750-4500 RPM

 

[cheferman65]

I have just noticed that the VT that I wanted, is not in a Blue colour, it's only in a V, but if i go with the V, I'm worried about POWER


VELOSTER Maximum power 103 kW @ 6300 RPM Maximum torque 166 Nm @ 4850 RPM


VELOSTER TURBO Maximum power 150 kW @ 6000 RPM Maximum torque 256 Nm @ 1750-4500 RPM

You answered your own question. Worried about power, get the turbo.

 

[cbrmale]

Idling an engine barely warms it at all; maybe you consume 3 or 4 kw overcoming friction and pumping losses which generates very little heat. But you do need to idle it long enough for it to build oil pressure, say 30 seconds to a minute then it should be good to go, like any car. Here in Australia with our long, hot summers, a highly-stressed turbocharged engine on a high-thirties day results in high engine oil temperatures. Something we need to be wary of. On shut-down an electric pump circulates engine oil through the hot turbocharger to stop it turning to ash, so there is no need to idle before turning the engine off.