# Turbo Break-in ?? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [June 9, 2006, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-break-in/13105 "2006-06-09T09:12:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Justin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justin/32/7459_2.png) [@Justin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2006, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-break-in/13105/1 "2006-06-09T09:12:20Z")
Anyone know the Break-in process on a turbo? I have looked all over the net and asked many people, but nobody has the same answer. I have seen 200mi. break-in, 500mi break-in, and some people say no break-in at all, ect. I Should have my new turbo’s installed about a week or two, want to make sure I break them in right, I never want to hear my turbos blow again. ---
**Author:** ![9ONA3OOZX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/9ona3oozx/32/7242_2.png) [@9ONA3OOZX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9ONA3OOZX)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2006, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-break-in/13105/2 "2006-06-09T09:18:25Z")
you blew your old stockers?.. what are you replacing them with? ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2006, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-break-in/13105/3 "2006-06-09T09:21:27Z")
probably k04-15s k03s blow like it’s their job. ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2006, 9:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-break-in/13105/4 "2006-06-09T09:22:31Z")
I dont know, I broke mine in while I was breaking my motor in…I would imagine to go light on it for a bit to make sure they are boosting properly and no oil/coolant leaks pop up. Then slowly increase the load and make sure everything seats properly with the gaskets etc. ---
**Author:** ![Justin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justin/32/7459_2.png) [@Justin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2006, 9:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-break-in/13105/5 "2006-06-09T09:27:09Z")
> [@90NA300ZX](#): > > you blew your old stockers?.. > > what are you replacing them with? Warranty work ---
**Author:** ![audios](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c4cdca/32.png) [@audios](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/audios)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2006, 9:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-break-in/13105/6 "2006-06-09T09:34:19Z")
there is no break in on a turbo. but i would still drive it gingerly for my own peace of mind. reasons being that the heat the turbo sees will cause things to expand (bearings and seals etc) and after a few heat cycles those puppies are done. so i say drive a day a couple places, and then after a few cycles let that fucker rip. btw i put my k04’s in and drive to boston right after starting it up. you bet your ass i was hitting full boost as soon as oil came to temp. k04’s are fun, i almost miss them joe ---
**Author:** ![blk300tt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ab992/32.png) [@blk300tt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/blk300tt)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2006, 10:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-break-in/13105/7 "2006-06-09T10:30:46Z")
when i put my new turbos on i just kept the boost down but i was also breaking in a new clutch. like others said put a few easy miles on than if no problems…enjoy ---
**Author:** ![POOPRA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poopra/32/7188_2.png) [@POOPRA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/POOPRA)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2006, 10:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-break-in/13105/8 "2006-06-09T10:33:00Z")
Change your oil frequently and let the car cool down properly if you have been beating on it if you want to extend the life of your turbos. ---
**Author:** ![audios](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c4cdca/32.png) [@audios](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/audios)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2006, 10:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-break-in/13105/9 "2006-06-09T10:35:44Z")
> [@POOPRA](#): > > Change your oil frequently and let the car cool down properly if you have been beating on it if you want to extend the life of your turbos. yep, especially with kkk turbos. journal bearings are much more sensitive to oil weight and contamination. ---
**Author:** ![kingsario](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kingsario/32/7572_2.png) [@kingsario](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kingsario)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2006, 11:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-break-in/13105/10 "2006-06-09T11:38:15Z")
there is no break in period for turbos, all that turbos do is spin exhaust gasses back in the motaR. Go full boost bioootch!