How often should I change my boost fluid?

Projekt · 01-21-2003, 01:48 PM

feel free to add any stupid remarks
how about teflon spark plugs?

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gongzero · 01-21-2003, 01:51 PM

for maximum effectiveness against SRT-4, consider changing boost fluid every 1 miles.

aod · 01-21-2003, 01:51 PM

A friend of mine calls tampons spark plugs.

So, I feel that you should change your spark plugs whenever they get too soiled - teflon or not.

Johnny Knoxville · 01-21-2003, 01:53 PM

if your boost fluid gets low...just add water to it.

Kaiser · 01-21-2003, 01:54 PM

Teh fluid from teh oilcovers can be substituted, in a pinch.

gongzero · 01-21-2003, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by aod
A friend of mine calls tampons spark plugs.

So, I feel that you should change your spark plugs whenever they get too soiled - teflon or not.

i don't want to know what kind of girl your buddy has been with, to call tampons spark plugs.

Eric SS · 01-21-2003, 01:56 PM

Now thatthe SRT-4 is coming out, it will never matter how often you change it. You will still be slow.

Eric

Crawdads · 01-21-2003, 01:57 PM

I replaced my boost fluid with Type-R synthetic (IIRC, its the same stuff found in the JDM Factory Twin Turbo Civics

) So now i only have to change it everytime i refill my NAWS bottle.

GooseMan · 01-21-2003, 01:58 PM

its ALL about the hyperkinitec blinker fluid, people! check it ONCE a month! I cant stress this enough!

Projekt · 01-21-2003, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kaiser
Teh fluid from teh oilcovers can be substituted, in a pinch.

that's ironic cause there are some things you can substitute
Brake fluid - dish soap
fan belt - panty hose

gongzero · 01-21-2003, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Projekt

that's ironic cause there are some things you can substitute
Brake fluid - dish soap
fan belt - panty hose

let's not forget:
brains - horsepower

jasona · 01-21-2003, 02:03 PM

i use imitation h.i.d. blinker fluid.

-=C=- · 01-21-2003, 02:04 PM

how often to change your boost fluid is dependent upon what size pulley you are using on your turbo

pink-i · 01-21-2003, 02:05 PM

Careful, folks. Don't do anything that might overwork your trunkmonkey.

IggDawg · 01-21-2003, 02:06 PM

blinker fluid should be changed at the same time as the boost fluid.

Don't forget to clean out your spark wires. you don't want anything getting in the way of the spark charge. If you're losing performance, try boring out the wires a little more.

You can substitute marbles for mufler bearings in a pinch. just pour them in with the oil, and they'll flow to the proper location.

-IggDawg

Kaiser · 01-21-2003, 02:07 PM

I hear the new STi sprays boost fluid directly over the intercooler for maximum turbocity.

Moop · 01-21-2003, 02:07 PM

I don't do it as often as I should, as I don't have a set of left-handed wrenches.

Thug · 01-21-2003, 02:08 PM

You should change it atleast every season to the appropriate fluid. Just like you change the air in your tires to winter air in the winter, and summer air in the summer. Or else you'll risk blowing your doforlator valve.

pink-i · 01-21-2003, 02:09 PM

Have any of you guys tried the new intercooler heater for those REALLY cold mornings?

Just be careful, turbo fluid is highly flammable like NAWS!

-=C=- · 01-21-2003, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kaiser
I hear the new STi sprays boost fluid directly over the intercooler for maximum turbocity.

yeah but you have to push the button in the STi. The SRT-4 automagically predicts when you want the boost fluid sprayed on the intercooler, and it has a thermostat where you can set the intercooler's temp to regular/cold/NAWS from inside the cabin.

Eric SS · 01-21-2003, 02:10 PM

My favorite blinker fluid is from Kaleco Auto.

http://www.kalecoauto.com/

Eric

GooseMan · 01-21-2003, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kaiser
I hear the new STi sprays boost fluid directly over the intercooler for maximum turbocity.

YOU SERIOUS, CLARK?!

NICE!

ITWRX4ME · 01-21-2003, 02:11 PM

You can replace your boost fluid with vegetable oil.

-=C=- · 01-21-2003, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by y2k4door
Or else you'll risk blowing your doforlator valve.

got a part # for that in case it happens ??

ITWRX4ME · 01-21-2003, 02:12 PM

You can replace your gas with vegetable oil.

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gongzero Scooby Newbie Member#: 25040 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Montreal, Canuckistan Vehicle: Up with skirts, down with pants!	for maximum effectiveness against SRT-4, consider changing boost fluid every 1 miles.

01-21-2003, 01:51 PM	#3
aod NASIOC Supporter Member#: 7121 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Dray is Oregon	A friend of mine calls tampons spark plugs. So, I feel that you should change your spark plugs whenever they get too soiled - teflon or not.

01-21-2003, 01:53 PM	#4
Johnny Knoxville Scooby Newbie Member#: 18508 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: OH-IO	if your boost fluid gets low...just add water to it.

01-21-2003, 01:54 PM	#5
Kaiser Scooby Specialist Member#: 7170 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Vehicle: Aut Kaiser, aut nullus.	Teh fluid from teh oilcovers can be substituted, in a pinch.

01-21-2003, 01:56 PM	#7
Eric SS Sooby Guru Member#: 1914 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: 2013 335i, 2011 G37 coupe Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS w/ EJ22T swap and N20. gone. : (	Now thatthe SRT-4 is coming out, it will never matter how often you change it. You will still be slow. Eric

01-21-2003, 01:57 PM	#8
Crawdads Scooby Specialist Member#: 30907 Join Date: Dec 2002 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Cat Keyboard Cat Vehicle: SWP GDB-G	I replaced my boost fluid with Type-R synthetic (IIRC, its the same stuff found in the JDM Factory Twin Turbo Civics ) So now i only have to change it everytime i refill my NAWS bottle.

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GooseMan Scooby Specialist Member#: 2462 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Los Angeles/Montreal Vehicle: 2012 Volvo S60 T5 2005 Triumph Sprint ST	its ALL about the hyperkinitec blinker fluid, people! check it ONCE a month! I cant stress this enough!

01-21-2003, 02:03 PM	#12
jasona Scooby Specialist Member#: 11786 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Arkansas Vehicle: 02 TS Black on White	i use imitation h.i.d. blinker fluid.

01-21-2003, 02:04 PM	#13
-=C=- Scooby Specialist Member#: 7719 Join Date: Jun 2001	how often to change your boost fluid is dependent upon what size pulley you are using on your turbo

01-21-2003, 02:05 PM	#14
pink-i Scooby Newbie Member#: 23640 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: none	Careful, folks. Don't do anything that might overwork your trunkmonkey.

01-21-2003, 02:06 PM	#15
IggDawg Celebrity Guest Star Moderator Member#: 10648 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Sort of Boston, MA Vehicle: 2002 Escort... D: Mostly kind of white	blinker fluid should be changed at the same time as the boost fluid. Don't forget to clean out your spark wires. you don't want anything getting in the way of the spark charge. If you're losing performance, try boring out the wires a little more. You can substitute marbles for mufler bearings in a pinch. just pour them in with the oil, and they'll flow to the proper location. -IggDawg

01-21-2003, 02:07 PM	#16
Kaiser Scooby Specialist Member#: 7170 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Vehicle: Aut Kaiser, aut nullus.	I hear the new STi sprays boost fluid directly over the intercooler for maximum turbocity.

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Moop Scooby Newbie Member#: 19729 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Livonia, MI Vehicle: 2000 S4 Silver	I don't do it as often as I should, as I don't have a set of left-handed wrenches.

01-21-2003, 02:08 PM	#18
Thug Choke Artist Moderator Member#: 603 Join Date: Dec 1999 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Nashua, NH	You should change it atleast every season to the appropriate fluid. Just like you change the air in your tires to winter air in the winter, and summer air in the summer. Or else you'll risk blowing your doforlator valve.

01-21-2003, 02:09 PM	#19
pink-i Scooby Newbie Member#: 23640 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: none	Have any of you guys tried the new intercooler heater for those REALLY cold mornings? Just be careful, turbo fluid is highly flammable like NAWS!

01-21-2003, 02:10 PM	#21
Eric SS Sooby Guru Member#: 1914 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: 2013 335i, 2011 G37 coupe Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS w/ EJ22T swap and N20. gone. : (	My favorite blinker fluid is from Kaleco Auto. http://www.kalecoauto.com/ Eric

01-21-2003, 02:11 PM	#23
ITWRX4ME Scooby Specialist Member#: 24472 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Marshall, Virginia Vehicle: 2001 Miata White	You can replace your boost fluid with vegetable oil.

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ITWRX4ME Scooby Specialist Member#: 24472 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Marshall, Virginia Vehicle: 2001 Miata White	You can replace your gas with vegetable oil.