Observe Initial Engine Moisture Output
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This is Why You ALWAYS Need to Let Your Turbo Car Warm Up! (Even If You're Not Driving it Anywhere)
What happens here
Begin by understanding the issue of moisture build-up in a cold turbocharged engine. Start the vehicle (a Cadillac Escalade running on E85 is demonstrated). With the downpipe disconnected (for visual clarity, though not necessary for normal operation), observe the exhaust exit point. Notice the visible water droplets and steam emerging from the exhaust. This initial moisture contains corrosive elements that can harm the engine and turbocharger components if not properly dissipated.
Goal: Visually confirm the presence of moisture and steam from a cold, starting turbocharged engine's exhaust.
Tools and materials
- Turbocharged Vehicle Cadillac Escalade — The subject of the warm-up procedure
- E85 Fuel Unspecified — Fueling the vehicle, noted for its higher moisture output