Hi,
I've just bought an 05 tdi 150. It's in mint condition and has done 50k. My question is regarding how to warm it up and cool it down.
I've never had a turbo car before but have always been gentle on my cars when the engine is cold and never ragged it and instantly switched it off. How much driving do I need to do until the car has warmed up fully and how gentle do I need to be before then?
I know the water is only one part of the engine and I normally wait for quite a while after the water has reached 90 before giving it any beans, but it takes ages for the water to heat up (10minutes at least in this weather), so does this mean nothing else heats up for ages either? Can you drive on boost when cold or baby it under 2000rpm?
Just any advice on how long to warm up and cool down would be appreciated.
I've just bought an 05 tdi 150. It's in mint condition and has done 50k. My question is regarding how to warm it up and cool it down.
I've never had a turbo car before but have always been gentle on my cars when the engine is cold and never ragged it and instantly switched it off. How much driving do I need to do until the car has warmed up fully and how gentle do I need to be before then?
I know the water is only one part of the engine and I normally wait for quite a while after the water has reached 90 before giving it any beans, but it takes ages for the water to heat up (10minutes at least in this weather), so does this mean nothing else heats up for ages either? Can you drive on boost when cold or baby it under 2000rpm?
Just any advice on how long to warm up and cool down would be appreciated.