turbos?

momo style · 04-17-2009, 08:40 PM

is it better to leave the car running for 2-4 minutes, after a spirited drive to let the turbos cool down? especially when u have a JB

Thanxs

SpeedballTrix · 04-17-2009, 08:45 PM

Word on the street is that you don't have to since our cars continue to pump coolant through the turbos after shutdown.
But I do it every time anyway.
Also... after a spirited drive DO NOT set your parking brake.
Just find somewhere flat to park and leave it in gear.

momo style · 04-17-2009, 08:54 PM

jeremydgreat · 04-17-2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpeedballTrix

Word on the street is that you don't have to since our cars continue to pump coolant through the turbos after shutdown.
But I do it every time anyway.
Also... after a spirited drive DO NOT set your parking brake.
Just find somewhere flat to park and leave it in gear.

I'm thinking new brake pads are cheaper to replace than an entire car, crumpled at the bottom of a hill.

BMW86 · 04-18-2009, 03:50 AM

I always leave my car running for a few minutes if I'm able to. Not everytime though.

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