Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 17:48:52 +0000
From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com>
Subject: Re: Do I need to let my turbo "cool down" for awhile ('1990 C-900T)?
Dima wrote:
> When I researched this question for my '97 900SE, the clear recommendation
> was to let it idle a few _seconds_ (like 15 seconds, not a minute or so!)
> after spirited driving. However, simply logic suggests that one would not
> want to simply shut down the engine after a spirited drive even on a
> non-turbocharged cars.
Tell you what - next time you're out for a good drive and it's dark,
pull over and take a look at the engine. Look at the beautiful glow. Do
you really want to cut off oil when it's that hot? Turn the engine off.
15 seconds later, is it still really hot? (yes)
--
Grunff
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