He probably thinking mid 80's Chrysler 2.2 turbos. A big rigs turbo usually last over 1 million kms and they spool up and build boost more often than our Civics do
Turbos are notoriously unreliable. Consider that they operate off exhaust which is a stressful thing of itself. Then there's all the complicated control components. Essentially all complaints on this forum ( e.g. - surging, delays, funny sounds, etc. ) are with turbo models. I go long with cars, both way over, 200K miles and 12 years, so I was very happy to get the 2016 2L NATURALLY ASPIRATED model. It's very peppy and responsive enough for me.
I just wanted to say that I thanked you and one other for your posts (part of my self-driven initiative to not take good for granted) however one thing I had a differing opinion on is the 2.0 NA. I didn't feel it was peppy but it could be I didn't go long enough on the TD.
I'd guess it would all depend on the particular turbo / situation. Anyone yet, with serious mileage on this turbo ? I can imagine that the turbo vanes, driven by the blue exhaust flame from the engine, with no means of cooling, must attain VERY high temperatures. I think my lower model 2L N/A has port injection. Have to check.
Traded my '07 Mazdaspeed 3 with 200k miles on original turbo for my Si. Never had any issues with that turbo and it was known for issues including smoking on idle.
Any relationship can be precarious hence by the way you managed 200k worth of smoking turbos. Here is what we are dealing with in the CVT Let me put this in that I heard the whine in (L) everyone is sharing and caring about and frankly, it was disconcerting as well as disheartening in terms of how much abuse it can take by ear test. However debunk my cra craziness but I would rather hear a whine on a CVT than a regular AT (like I kind of did in a V6 Accord whose transmission faulted but it wasn't nearly as audible as this). It's up to Civic X and how we are going to handle this CVT knowing his history and possible bright future, only time will tell..
The most joy I've had from my car is installing KTuner. It totally transforms the car. In fact, did a couple datalogs today in the cool 40 degree air in L mode to compare boost between D, S, and L. Don't hear any whine at all in L and not too concerned if I do. My previous Accord Sport had a slight whine at times which got no worse in the 3 years I drove it. I drive my car fairly gently 80% of the time but 20% like to drive it like I stole it. Life is too short to worry about What if. Should the Cvt break, I will get it fixed be it warranty or used from the wreckers but I am doubtful it will ever come to that.
Hence why Honda probably chose that turbo route. Reliable rate is there and I’m seeing great numbers with the stock turbo. So the fun factor is there as well. If you tune is A1 and you take care of your car then you are all set.
