Car mechanic warns these used car owners at risk of ‘engine wear’ in major threat
A car mechanic has stressed that some used car owners are more at risk of developing costly "engine wear" with road users under threat.
Top car mechanic Scotty Kilmer has warned certain used car owners are at risk of developing “engine wear” in a major blow.
The leading mechanic stressed motorists with turbocharged vehicles could be affected with the extra air pressure likely to cause a headache.
The expert admitted these vehicles are likely to come with “lower lifespans” due to the potential damage imposed on key components.
Engine wear may be a slow process but motorists may notice a gradual decline in performance as the parts get worse.
The expert shared the vital tip on YouTube where he offers almost daily advice to unassuming road users.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Scotty Kilmer said: “Today I'm going to tell you why you might not want to buy a turbocharged car.
"Now turbochargers are a simple idea. Your exhaust gas spins one end of the turbine shaft. The other end of the turbine shaft sucks in air and compresses it and blows it into the engine intake.
“You get more power but you also get more engine wear because ramming all that extra air into the engine increases the pressure in the engine which increases wear.”
Scotty stressed some manufacturers claim their turbocharged vehicles can last up to 150,000 before parts need replacing.
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However, the mechanic admitted he had seen failures crop up a lot sooner in a vital warning to owners.
He added: “Now you might like the speed of a turbo but you probably won’t like the lower lifespan of the car.”
Motoring experts at Redex Additives have urged road users to not get carried away if they get a turbo fitted on their vehicles.
They warned that most turbo units are only installed to make up for lost power in a “low-capacity engine”.
They also stressed road users should not overdo it as they suggested pressing too hard on the throttle pedal could backfire.
They explained: “When cruising around town or on the motorway, try not to jab the accelerator.
“Instead, ease the power on slowly to give the turbo a chance to start spinning freely, and use the accelerator sparingly to maintain your speed.
“While turbos are rigorously stress-tested, and should last the lifetime of the engine, regular bouts of aggressive driving could take their toll, and cause costly issues.”
