The number one cause of turbo failure is oil "coking". Oil "coking" occurs when a turbocharger is not properly cooled down and the oil that normally lubricates the center cartridge heats up and forms solidified oil deposits.

 

A turbo timer allows an engine to idle for a preset time after the ignition key has been turned to the off position and removed. --- By allowing a turbocharged engine to idle, oil continues to pass through the turbo until it has cooled down to the point where oil "coking" will not occur.

 

In 1982 HKS was the first company to offer a commercially available turbo timer, and has since been the leader in turbo timer technology.

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 "HKS Turbo Timer Type 0 Only £65.00"

 

The HKS Turbo Timer Type-0 is a basic turbo timer that features an auto mode that adjusts engine idle time according to the most recent driving pattern, multiple preset times, audible alarms and a volt meter. The easy to read back-lit digital LCD display flashes between orange and red during the countdown The Type-0 is ultra compact, less then a 1/4 din in size and available in a black or silver case.

 

HKS Turbo Timer Type 0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 "HKS Turbo Timer Type 1 Only £95.00"

 

The HKS Turbo Timer Type-1 offers all the features of the Type-0, PLUS several monitoring and measurement tools. Vehicle speed and RPM can be displayed on the Type-1's LCD monitor and a speed warning level can be set. A 2 stage RPM warning can also be set and used as a shift light. When a warning level is reached the Type-1's LCD monitor will switch from blue to red and an audible beep will sound.

 

HKS Turbo Timer Type 1

 

 

 

 

 

The HKS Turbo Timer Type-1 also features various measurement tools including 1/4 mile timer, 0-60 timer and a stopwatch function that can be used for lap timing. All of these features are fit in the same ultra compact case as the Type-0 and is also available in black (MPH/SAE) and silver (KPH/Metric).

 

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Fitting a Turbo Timer is a simple task and normally takes less than 1hr for a Type 0, when fitted with a dedicated Turbo Timer Loom.