Hey guys,
My buddy was giving me **** the other day for not letting my car cool down before shutting it off. He has a turbo timer on his B5 A4 so he thinks I should let it run for 30 secs to 1 minute before cutting it.

I didn't think much at first because youd think it would be somewhere in the manual or a warning somewhere but then a few nights ago I second guessed myself when I popped the hood and saw the little bastard glowing like a hot coal!!!

Is he right? I know its normal for the turbo to heat up and glow red but is there something Audihas equipped or put in so no damage is done to the turbo?

Thanks,
-Travis

 

Yeah, you should let it cool down before shutting it off, especially if you drove it hard.

 

Yes hes right, BUT isnatead of siting at IDLE for 1-2 minutes you can just take it easy on the car for the last 2- 5 minutes of your drive to wherever youre going. The car will cool down MUCH BETTER when in vacuum while moving. you dont need a turbo timer, although its okay for lazy people and city driving.

So instead of waiting once you get to your destination, take it easy on the car and drive in vaccuum for the last 2-5 minutes.

 

by the way 30sec-1MIN does nothing for his car IF he pushed it hard.

its same thing as just shutting it off.

 

Good info! Was curious to see if anyone else uses a turbo timer but they seem more popular in colder climates...people with remote car starters here usually have them built right in for turbo charged vehicles.

 

i generally take it easy once i get off the highway(5KM) and let it sit for 2 minutes, maybe more if ive been driving hard. on a related note, dont hit it hard until it warms up to 90degrees