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Chevrolet's turbocharger
incUles
a "TlI'bo Control Center," which is an
electronic, closed- loop, high energy
spark
control system that
permits
the use
of today's
compression
ratios with unleaded fuels. It works
to
control spark and
provide good driveability. H automatically compensates for fuel octane,
atmospheric conditions, load, and
.
o ther driving conditions, by continually
monitoring engine detonation and adjusting the spark.
Are There Any Tricks To Driving A Turbocharged V-61
No,
riot at
all.
Starting procedures are as covered on Page 2-8.
As
with any normal engine, the turbocharged engine should not
be
run at
excessive RPM immediately upon starting or shut down abruptly after running
at high speeds.
Trailer Towing: It should
be
noted that
the
Turbo V-6 engine uses advanced
electronic technology to provide a combination of performance
and
fuel
economy under most operating conditions, including driving in high-altitude
areas.
Uke
'
most V-6 engines,
~is su~abIe
for
pul~ng
light-dutytrailers up to
450 kilograms (1,000 pounds) gross weight. However, the system was not
engineered for the rigors of towing heavytraii<lrs. (See Trailer Towing Guide
for
specffic
recommendations)
.
Don't Attempt Do-tt- Yourself Fixes: The turbocharger has but a handful of
parts, but since
it
is precision-manufactured with some tolerances
as
fine as
1/
1,000,000 of an
inch,
maintenance and repairs should be
done
by an
authorized Chevrolet dealer or other qualified service outlet which regularly
does such
servk:e.
Catch Trouble
Before.
It Becomes Major:
The
turbocharger is an integral part
of your engine and not ar\
'
add-on
.device.1f you spot an oil leak or hear an
unusual sound coming from the
turbocharger,
take it
In
for
service
immediately.
The trouble may
be
simple to correct, but if allowed to continue, may
necessitate a more costly repair.
Normaf Scheduled Maintenance - with Two Exceptions: The recommended
maintenance for the turbocharged V
-6
engine is shown in the General Motors
Maintenance Schedule found in the glove compartment of your Chevrolet. The
turbocharged engine requires basically
the
same maintenance as a regular V-6
with two
",xceptions:
Engine Oil Change - every 3,000 miles.
Oil Filter Change - every 3,000
miles.
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