Turbocharged:

  All turbocharged applications, whether gas or diesel, will gain from the benefits of the ESP-Luber System(s).  Critical oil flow is sent to the bearings of the turbocharger as well as the engine before any components start to rotate.  With extremely tight clearances and incredible rotating speeds of 80,000 RPMs the turbocharger can be easily damages be heat and contamination. 

   Heat in and around the turbocharger can cook the oil in the oil lines; this is called coke.  The coke build up in the oil lines feeding the turbocharger can result in many types of failure.   

1)                  The coke can build up in the line and limit oil flow that can then starve the turbo of both its lubricant and heat exchange sources.  Oil starvation will seize the turbocharger and cause the engine to run poorly, if at all.

2)                  Coke build up can break off in the line and score the turbocharger bearings and open clearances.  This can then create oil leaks, lose of pressure, damaged seals, all which could create under hood smoke or smoke out the exhaust system.  Either way you are consuming oil and diluting the fuel octane level.

3)                  Oil clearance problems can cause the turbine and compressor wheels to contact the housings in which they are set.  When this occurs the turbo failure is critical or terminal.  The turbocharger can break apart and further damage engine sensors or the engine itself, and the turbocharger may be beyond repair.

   The post cycle on the ESP-Luber lubrication System was designed for these exact reasons.  The post cycle is adjustable so you can set the post lubrication cycle from "0"seconds up to "6" minutes.  If you have read any literature on turbochargers, or even your vehicle's owner's manual (let’s see a show of hands) you should have noticed the warning(s) to not shut your engine down right after having driven hard and/or coming off boost.  The reason is that the turbocharger continued to spin, up to a few minutes, after the engine is shut down.  This creates the condition for the above failures, lack of oil flow and the presents of concentrated heat.  The ESP-Luber lubrication system is not only the best Engine Start Protection available, but also the best Engine Shut-off Protection as well.

   The “Turbo Plus” ESP-Luber Lubrication system is engineered to function on all 12-volt gas and diesel engines.  The Internal By-Pass feature limits oil pressure to 35 PSI which reduces amp draw on the vehicle's electrical system and protects the electric motor of the system.  Ideal in cold weather conditions and more arid conditions, the ESP-Luber Lubrication System will reduce engine wear, reduce engine oil contaminates, and prolong the life of your turbocharger as well as your engine.  ESP Products has a “Standard Plus” system on their shop truck (’93 350 CID Chevy P/U) and on their shop R & D car (High 9 second Twin Turbo Street Driven V-6 Buick).  The Standard Plus ESP-Luber is strong enough for these applications.  The 6.6 Duramax diesel in our 2005 Silverado uses the "Turbo Plus" ESP-Luber to keep the engine and turbocharger protected.

How does it work?

Simple.  Turn your key to the "on" position.  A 12v ignition signal to our ECM starts the Pre- cycle.  When the key is turned to the "off" position the 12 volt signal is removed from the ECM and the Post- cycle begins.  It's that simple to operate.  

  If you purchase one of our manual systems then the Pre- and Post- cycles are controlled by the manual switch.  We have recently introduced a momentary switch to the Manual systems to eliminate accidental operation.  This way the system only operates while you engage the switch.

  Contact an ESP Products representative for custom applications.