Frosticles

iTrader: (1)

As above, Just curious to see how you all do this. I basically make sure it is way off boost till up to temperature. Then, to cool down, just coast back home for the last 2 or 3 miles.

KINGTIGER

Thats what I tend to do and give double the amount of time for oil to warm up than the water takes before I boot it.

But my car has a turbo timer so often it will run for a few minutes anyways after using her.

Tomwrx

iTrader: (54)

let it tick over for 1 min then drive off boost till its usuall temp,

then drive nice and easy the last 2miles home as im in a 30 anyway

gpssti4

iTrader: (6)

Nothing special, I tend to take it easy until its warmed up and also at the end of the journey. There's no special need to leave idling on the drive for 5 minutes before you start off, just get in and use it!

addison

+1

amego

+2 just drive it

The Zohan

Wise, it also gives the brakes and transmission fluid a chance to cool down as well

i usually let my cars and bikes idle for 30 seconds before moving off from a cold start

beef-on-the-bone

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am in the middle of town so have got 5 mins of 30mph in and out, bit usually leve for a min before setting off, upto temp(ish) by time i'm out of town, opposite for coming home then turbo timer gives it a min or so too

MarkC

iTrader: (12)

I do the same just drive it off boost until it reaches proper temp.

Cannon Fodder

iTrader: (100)

When I start off I don't give it the beans until the engine oil temp has reached 70-80c, when I stop I tend to coast it for the last 2 miles and when stopped leave it for around 20 seconds to idle.

L.J.F

iTrader: (31)

As i dont have gauges fitied to this scoob yet i tend to drive like a nun for the first 10 miles until the engines warm and loose and then i give it like a vicar

BIG FUD

iTrader: (84)

Turbo timers are a no go best do exactly what you do cant go wrong.

f4la k

iTrader: (1)

+1 what fud says, turbo timers are just flashing lights and a waste of money and do the opposite of what they are ment to do..

siannie

+1 also

Tell my boyfriend off constantly when he uses it on boost before it's up to temp... he's used to abusing diesels.

ginger321

neighbours would love me sitting letting her idle with a 3" bore hks hi power for a minute before i headed out to an early shift!!
Drive off boost an below 2500rpms till oil temp is above 80ish. thats about 3 miles or so. After a motorway run or a bit of fun I have a route thats got a lot of long gradients that i can coast down in gear etc.
I remember reading about old renault 5 turbos and managing their temperatures and one renault garage suggested turning the heating and fan on full to lower the temp a little.
Never noticed a blind bit of difference on the guages in my sti5 apart from me sweating.
Ill keep doing it coz it keeps me happy in my little world.

Bearo

First post, hello! I picked my first scooby up yesterday and loving it, been warming it up and cooling it down a few mins on each drive.
However, my drive to work is like less than 5mins, so i was wondering if it would harm the engine driving it without using any boost and then turning it off? If not ill just leave the scoob at home most days n drive the van to work or even....... ride a bicycle!!

rezaP1

Constant very short drives is not a good thing as most engine damage/wear occurs before the oil is fully up to temp. Id be taking the van or bike instead of a 5 min drive. Hope you enjoy the new car fella.

Bearo

I thought as much, thanks.