kryzak

Hey All,

Noob here, and I did an extensive search with "cool down" "shut down" "idle" etc... and I'm still not completely sure what the answer to this question is:

1. Does the 2007 2.0T A4 Turbocharger need a "cool down" period when I shut off the engine, or does it have the "automatic fan" thing that will circulate the oil even with the engine off?

I found a thread that said it will circulate, but I'm not sure where the person got the source (owners manual? Audi website?). If someone can confirm for me with the source, it would make me (and other 2.0T new owners) sleep a little better at night when I forget to idle my car after parking.

Thanks in advance!

DeMOROlized

If you do that then there's no real need to idle before shut off.

kryzak

"Loud Pedal"?

DeMOROlized

Loud pedal = gas pedal, you n00b ;-p

sic_fast

There is an after run coolant recirc. pump. If your turbo is water cooled, you probably get a little bit of coolant running through there after you shut off the engine.

kryzak

Ahh, good to know, thanks!

DeMOROlized

A3 is traverse.
A4 is longitudinal, & I don't think the pump is there.

a4lex

I've noticed that when I shut off my car after running it moderately hard there is a fan that stays on... is that whats cooling down the turbo, or am I completely off...

lilonespaz

*Face Palm*

Just idle it for 10-20 seconds or as earlier stated take the last couple miles easy before u park.

unila

i asked that from audi west covina service director jim lynch and he said to let it cool down for 10 sec before shutting off just to be safe but its not really neccessary he said