my saga blm also has the same thing, fan running to cool the radiator. it's not the same as a turbo timer because a turbo timer keeps the engine running to use the engine lubricant to cool the turbo

errrr.......vs is not turbo timer

and yes u should get one, make sure u buy it from those well known shops, it'll cost around RM180 - 220 depending on the brand, don't just buy from mudah, there are too many fake ones on the market

almost no manufacturer fits their turbo engines with turbo timer, in my experience so far, all standard turbo cars must install the timer by owners themselves. if manufacturers also fit in timers as standard, those performance parts manufacturers will loose a lot of money, turbo timers are a main stream of revenue

i'm sure the car manual won't state whether to use turbo timer or not. and yes the warranty is an issue if u install it yourself, the warranty will be void, so i'd suggest you don't install first, after the warranty expired then install. is the warranty 3 years? if yes, then within this 3 years if the turbo kong, u still can change it from SC, so no worries.

as from my previous post, a lot of cars nowadays has this function. it only cools the engine, NOT the turbo. The turbo uses lubricants (engine oil) to cool itself, this is where the turbo timer comes in, to keep the engine running until the turbo cool enough.

most ppl who lives in conti countries changes cars after the warranty expires, it's much easier and cheaper for them to do that, so they don't give a rat's arse about maintaining the turbo. but if u r planning to keep the car longer than the warranty, it's another story. just ask yourself, after the warranty period, if the turbo has problems and u want to change it, how much is it going to cost? The turbo timer is only RM200, the turbo will cost you up to 5k

This post has been edited by stormlcc: Feb 1 2012, 04:02 PM

it's actually here: http://forum.autoworld.com.my/index.php?showtopic=89539

so it's got a function just like a turbo timer but much more sophisticated. nice....

"It has a water pump for the intercooler that detects the temperature of the engine when you shut it. If its hot, the water pump will continue to let the water flow and cool the engine/intercooler. Also, if its too hot, the fan will continue running."

the question is, if the water pump or the heat sensor fails, then what? high tech has it's pros and cons, the more sophisticated stuff, the more something could go wrong, this is my experience working in a high tech industry, you could never have too many backups. and this is why old school techniques still rocks!

This post has been edited by stormlcc: Feb 1 2012, 04:08 PM

anyone knows how "intensive" they test their cars? it's Proton, and i don't mean to bash them, but seriously, it's PROTON!

they can say what they want, and i won't believe a word of it

sarcasm is good, but u've used it the wrong way

nope, not rational thinking, it's common sense. u don't believe everything ppl say.

FYI saga blm also has the same function, it will depend on how hot your radiator is, the hotter the longer it will run. i tried full throttle all the way for 12km, when i reach home and stopped the engine, went inside, take a piss, and come out, the fan is still running.