turbo rest period?

[cupraRgstar]

does the standard cupra R turbo come with a turbo timer?
if not how long should you let the car sit after being out in it?
if you dont do this what damage can it do?

 

[StanTheMan]

The standard car is designed to be driven normally from start to finish, under all conditions.

 

[JIMYU]

no turbo timer

leave to cool for a couple of mins/drive without boost for last part of journey

can damage turbo i beleive...ie cracks in housing...i'm sure it helps avoid other damage but I don't know what!

 

[cordobabrendy]

most people live in built up areas (ie 20/30/40 zones) so the half mile or mile home off the mway/carriageway is as good as a cool down period.

 

[carlisle pete]

i live out in the middle of no where. but as soon as i get to my village i dont hit boost ans usually leave it for a minute or 2 depending on how long and hard iv been driving it just be safe (better to be safe than sorry kinda thing) and from cold start up dont hit boost til upto runnin temp well try not to!

 

[JimyFloyd]

i thought the pump keeps circulating the water for around 5 mins after you have switched off - and this is kinda like a turbo timer?

 

[carlisle pete]

yer keeps circulating water not oil! thats just my take on it... could be wrong

 

[andycupra]

i thought the pump keeps circulating the water for around 5 mins after you have switched off - and this is kinda like a turbo timer?

while this may help it cool a bit quicker and extend the turbo life, the usual issue with turbos is cooked oil.

drive last bit of journey easily. then job done.

if not 3 mins is talked off alot.

as for turbo timers, no they dont have them.

id not be tempted to fit a timer, issues with insurance and also prevents you leaving car in gear, (search for handbrake issues...).
your choice, take last few mins/miles easy and take 20 secs longer to get there. or sit there for 3 mins cooling the turbo as the people you overtook on the way get out their cars and get their beat you to your destination!

 

[JIMYU]

yer keeps circulating water not oil! thats just my take on it... could be wrong

yep thas right

 

[carlisle pete]

thought so and i dont no poo about mechanics! as said above i usually take last couple of miles easy and let it chill for a min onthe drive while i get all my stuff out anyway!

 

[andycupra]

cooling on the move is a better way to cool down.
as if the water does circulate after switch off to cool, having the car sit still for a few mins just means the water is hotter.

 

[JIMYU]

not really, coz how many times does your water temp go above or below 90oC??

 

[cordobabrendy]

thats what the rad fans look after.

 

[andycupra]

ok up to you what you do. but i stand by cooling on the move being a better system. not just for the water, but also oil circulation, and air changing around turbo.