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Old 08-25-2006, 08:21 AM
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Should I get a turbo timer? Is it really worth it?
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Old 08-25-2006, 08:23 AM
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yess,or you could just sit in the car for 30seconds.
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waste of time & money imo
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Audi already put in a built in afterrun system. STFA.
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Isn't that just for coolant though? I thought the oil cooled the turbos?
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oil primarily lubricates the turbos, coolant cools them
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Default Do you have enough discipline to let the car idle for a few seconds before turning it off?
Make that as long as 30 seconds if the turbos have just gotten a workout?

If yes, then you do not need a turbo timer.

If no, then you might be a candidate for one.
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Default I just turn the car off. Never had problems.
I figured the car has the built it afterrun system. If it really needed to use it, it would. I do have the low temp thermoswitch for my fan but no turbo timer.
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Hellz yeah! Mad digital countdown y0!
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Default I love mine. I am always in a hurry and I can turn the car off without guilt
knowing that the turboes are cooling down properly.
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