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Old 05-25-2010, 12:18 PM
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Do you need to break in a turbo? If so, whats the procedure?
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Old 05-25-2010, 02:03 PM
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No, just turn the engine over with out firing it till there is a good oil supply to the turbo. Fire it up and let it eat once up to operating temp.
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No 500 mile break in period where you need to take it easy? I need to stop listening to import guys...
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Anti lag for 30 seconds at a time equaling 5 mins.


lol, j/k should be good to go at operating temp.
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Just make sure to check your 710.......
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