New To Turbo and Live in Phx

Bohica1956 · 05-01-2012, 06:32 AM

Just wondering ordered a new Q5 and will be here in 3 weeks.
Got the 2.0t and have never owned a turbo engine. Heard you should let it cool or idle for 60 secs before shutting it off. Is this needed in normal driving with our heat? I heard the rumors just want to know if it is advised.

Neil

Jusforfun · 05-01-2012, 01:21 PM

Dont live in your heat but driving turbos (mainly diesel) for well over 30 years, heres my take.
Its not about sitting with engine running while turbo cools down so much as it is about not blasting in and switching off so turbo is (wait for the word) "spooling" down with no lubrication or cooling.
All you really need to do is think ahead a minute or two. Go easy the last bit.
If you can use overrun to slow you as you arrive anywhere then your job is done.
When you arrive you generally gather up stuff or get off the bluetooth or think about what you are going to do next. Use those few seconds up before you turn off the engine.
Listen to your turbo, if you drive up a slope and stop often you can just hear the dying whistle. When you turn off too early you are already out of the car and locked up but you can still hear it spooling down. Learn from that.
If you just follow the few simple steps I suggest you will also find your brakes smell less and last longer too.
If the 1956 in your username is a birth date then I am sure you are going to be fine.
60 seconds? Maybe if you pulled in for gas off a freeway after speeding uphill for half an hour sure... seeing as you asked in the first place I'm sure you will be fine.
Look foward to reading others opinions here too.

Coolieman1220 · 05-01-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bohica1956

Just wondering ordered a new Q5 and will be here in 3 weeks.
Got the 2.0t and have never owned a turbo engine. Heard you should let it cool or idle for 60 secs before shutting it off. Is this needed in normal driving with our heat? I heard the rumors just want to know if it is advised.

Neil

Thing of the past those turbo cool down periods. especially vehicles built and designed for turbos. They can cool of on their own if you shut it down via the electronic waterpump

pdxgibby · 05-01-2012, 02:20 PM

Bohica? Seriously? Bend Over Here It Comes Again? Too funny.

Bohica1956 · 05-01-2012, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdxgibby

Bohica? Seriously? Bend Over Here It Comes Again? Too funny.

yeah I earned it

pdxgibby · 05-01-2012, 04:51 PM

Has Rome seen that? EPIC!!!

05-01-2012, 01:21 PM	#2
Jusforfun AudiWorld Super User 2007 Audi Q7 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ireland, Dublin Posts: 7,296	Dont live in your heat but driving turbos (mainly diesel) for well over 30 years, heres my take. Its not about sitting with engine running while turbo cools down so much as it is about not blasting in and switching off so turbo is (wait for the word) "spooling" down with no lubrication or cooling. All you really need to do is think ahead a minute or two. Go easy the last bit. If you can use overrun to slow you as you arrive anywhere then your job is done. When you arrive you generally gather up stuff or get off the bluetooth or think about what you are going to do next. Use those few seconds up before you turn off the engine. Listen to your turbo, if you drive up a slope and stop often you can just hear the dying whistle. When you turn off too early you are already out of the car and locked up but you can still hear it spooling down. Learn from that. If you just follow the few simple steps I suggest you will also find your brakes smell less and last longer too. If the 1956 in your username is a birth date then I am sure you are going to be fine. 60 seconds? Maybe if you pulled in for gas off a freeway after speeding uphill for half an hour sure... seeing as you asked in the first place I'm sure you will be fine. Look foward to reading others opinions here too. __________________ Q5 related Link to Q5 Spreadsheet Exterior pics Interiors Q7 related Link to Q7 Spreadsheet Exterior pics by color, model and rim size Interior pics A4 S4 Spreadsheet Link to Q3 spreadsheet

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05-01-2012, 02:20 PM	#4
pdxgibby Audiworld Junior Member 2012 Audi Q5 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Tualatin, Oregon Posts: 62	Bohica? Seriously? Bend Over Here It Comes Again? Too funny.

05-01-2012, 04:51 PM	#6
pdxgibby Audiworld Junior Member 2012 Audi Q5 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Tualatin, Oregon Posts: 62	Has Rome seen that? EPIC!!!