turbo cooling - when at petrol station
was wondering if i need to let the turbo cool down before switching ignition off to fill petrol
06 February 2009, 10:21 PM
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hello mate
you only will need to let it cool down if you have been giving it some before you need to fill up,i always drive off boost for at least 2 miles before going home that way the turbo has time to cool down sufficently before you switch off,otherwise yes you will need to let it tickover for 1-2 mins before you fill up.
hope that helps
Nick
you only will need to let it cool down if you have been giving it some before you need to fill up,i always drive off boost for at least 2 miles before going home that way the turbo has time to cool down sufficently before you switch off,otherwise yes you will need to let it tickover for 1-2 mins before you fill up.
hope that helps
Nick
06 February 2009, 10:38 PM
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yeah i normally drive off boost and also leave it for a min on timer when i switch off - when i reach home / work / destination....
but if i need to switch off for 5 mins, i wasnt sure if i have to let it cool down...
i havent dont it yet as i always fill up in the morning, before the cars warm, bt it just came into my mind if i have to ....
but if i need to switch off for 5 mins, i wasnt sure if i have to let it cool down...
i havent dont it yet as i always fill up in the morning, before the cars warm, bt it just came into my mind if i have to ....
06 February 2009, 10:41 PM
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Nah, as classic scooby says, just drive off boost for a few mins before you arrive at the garage.
Edited to say - turbo timers are a waste of time. Totally unnecessary if you just take it easy for a few miles on the way home. Think about the cooling the whole engine bay will be getting from driving as opposed to sitting on your drive ticking over. Obviously we're talking about the turbo here, but seriously, throw the turbo timer to f*ck.
Edited to say - turbo timers are a waste of time. Totally unnecessary if you just take it easy for a few miles on the way home. Think about the cooling the whole engine bay will be getting from driving as opposed to sitting on your drive ticking over. Obviously we're talking about the turbo here, but seriously, throw the turbo timer to f*ck.
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06 February 2009, 10:56 PM
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i had a turbo timer on my old R32 and imo it was just a lazy way to cool down the tubby..
but it was still "cool" when parking in a public place and people saying "you not gonna turn that off"..lol
but it was still "cool" when parking in a public place and people saying "you not gonna turn that off"..lol
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Nah, as classic scooby says, just drive off boost for a few mins before you arrive at the garage.
Edited to say - turbo timers are a waste of time. Totally unnecessary if you just take it easy for a few miles on the way home. Think about the cooling the whole engine bay will be getting from driving as opposed to sitting on your drive ticking over. Obviously we're talking about the turbo here, but seriously, throw the turbo timer to f*ck.
Edited to say - turbo timers are a waste of time. Totally unnecessary if you just take it easy for a few miles on the way home. Think about the cooling the whole engine bay will be getting from driving as opposed to sitting on your drive ticking over. Obviously we're talking about the turbo here, but seriously, throw the turbo timer to f*ck.
switch it on in the morning, lock the car and get ready etc... by the time am ready, car,s warm
Its in a locked driveway before anyone picks on this...
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06 February 2009, 11:02 PM
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Better just driving away after you start it: again, off boost till oil is up to temp. But it's up to you, it's your car.
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i drive off boost if i know ill be turning it off soon ,if i need a petrol station i never drive on boost if i have a quarter of a tank or under
as for warming car theres no faster way than just to drive it as soon as you start it i just drive under 3000 revs
as for warming car theres no faster way than just to drive it as soon as you start it i just drive under 3000 revs
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I did the same when I first got my car with regards to the warming up. Again pretty pointless when you actually think about it. Water will be up to temp, but not the oil - which is the whole point of warming up anyway...and certainly not the fluids in the gearbox and diffs, since you're not going anywhere.
Better just driving away after you start it: again, off boost till oil is up to temp. But it's up to you, it's your car.
Better just driving away after you start it: again, off boost till oil is up to temp. But it's up to you, it's your car.
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