ScottAW

First turbo car - so I'm just curious. I typically take my time shutting down the engine, turn off the heater,stereo, etc... usually 10-15 seconds. If spirited driving (not much yet, 935 miles!) I'll let her cool for a couple minutes, and instead of just letting it idle, I will rev it up every 20 or 30 seconds to 1600 rpm to flow the oil a little more.

So - this sound ok to everyone? I plan to chip eventually, so want to make sure to care for my turbo best as possible. The slight red I can see at night is a little bit of concern, but I think this is normal.

Any advice appreciated.

EricBell

Yes.

KrautRice_A4 atl-atl

until you can really get on it for extended periods of time, the turbo will be bright orange! Its really cool, and its normal.

Jason H

Nope, it should be CHERRY red if your driving it properly! ;-)

KrautRice_A4 atl-atl

i must be color blind!

Jason H

NT

Jason H

Re: Maybe Orangish-red then, Depends on the casting lot ;-)

KrautRice_A4 atl-atl

just a joke! hehe 8<P

Jason H

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/122/hot_porsche_manifold.jpg"></center><p>No, I think that <u>THAT</u> is HOT!!!!

That's a test rig for a Porsche catalytic converter.<ul><li><a href="http://www.porsche.com/english/news/christophorus/00sept/bilder/atem.pdf">Porsche manifold & catalytic converter on flow bench</a></li></ul>

EdP

You're not allowed back in the garage, until it's nice and BRIGHT red, you hear me little boy?

Now go out and play harder.