turbo shutdown procedure
 

I was told by a repair shop guy in Ohio (not an Audi dealer) that you
should always let a turbocharged engine like the 1.8 used in Audi A4s
idle for at least 30 - 45 seconds before switching it off. That way,
he claimed, oil will get to the turbo while it spins down from high
speed. Any thought, confirmations?

Re: turbo shutdown procedure
 

Robin Nelson wrote:
> I was told by a repair shop guy in Ohio (not an Audi dealer) that you
> should always let a turbocharged engine like the 1.8 used in Audi A4s
> idle for at least 30 - 45 seconds before switching it off. That way,
> he claimed, oil will get to the turbo while it spins down from high
> speed. Any thought, confirmations?
Youll find the owners manual usually says this.

It's not much of a concern if you've been driving gently, but it's
definitley wise after a long, fast run to let the engine idle,
apparently to reduce the risk of cooking the oil in the turbo.

Re: turbo shutdown procedure
 

Robin Nelson wrote:
> I was told by a repair shop guy in Ohio (not an Audi dealer) that you
> should always let a turbocharged engine like the 1.8 used in Audi A4s
> idle for at least 30 - 45 seconds before switching it off. That way,
> he claimed, oil will get to the turbo while it spins down from high
> speed. Any thought, confirmations?
Youll find the owners manual usually says this.

It's not much of a concern if you've been driving gently, but it's
definitley wise after a long, fast run to let the engine idle,
apparently to reduce the risk of cooking the oil in the turbo.

Re: turbo shutdown procedure
 

Robin Nelson wrote:
> I was told by a repair shop guy in Ohio (not an Audi dealer) that you
> should always let a turbocharged engine like the 1.8 used in Audi A4s
> idle for at least 30 - 45 seconds before switching it off. That way,
> he claimed, oil will get to the turbo while it spins down from high
> speed. Any thought, confirmations?
Youll find the owners manual usually says this.

It's not much of a concern if you've been driving gently, but it's
definitley wise after a long, fast run to let the engine idle,
apparently to reduce the risk of cooking the oil in the turbo.

Re: turbo shutdown procedure
 

Given the absence of an after-run pump for the 1.8Ts the recommendation is to
use the door ajar alarm as an indicator. When you open the door the door chimes
for 60 seconds and then shuts off.

When stopped after a fast drive when the turbo has been working, open the door
and let the engine idle until the chime stops. that is a good indication of
sufficient time for cool down.

TonyJ
98.5 1.8TQM APR

Chris Bartram wrote:
> Robin Nelson wrote:
>
>> I was told by a repair shop guy in Ohio (not an Audi dealer) that you
>> should always let a turbocharged engine like the 1.8 used in Audi A4s
>> idle for at least 30 - 45 seconds before switching it off. That way,
>> he claimed, oil will get to the turbo while it spins down from high
>> speed. Any thought, confirmations?
>
> Youll find the owners manual usually says this.
>
> It's not much of a concern if you've been driving gently, but it's
> definitley wise after a long, fast run to let the engine idle,
> apparently to reduce the risk of cooking the oil in the turbo.

Re: turbo shutdown procedure
 

Given the absence of an after-run pump for the 1.8Ts the recommendation is to
use the door ajar alarm as an indicator. When you open the door the door chimes
for 60 seconds and then shuts off.

When stopped after a fast drive when the turbo has been working, open the door
and let the engine idle until the chime stops. that is a good indication of
sufficient time for cool down.

TonyJ
98.5 1.8TQM APR

Chris Bartram wrote:
> Robin Nelson wrote:
>
>> I was told by a repair shop guy in Ohio (not an Audi dealer) that you
>> should always let a turbocharged engine like the 1.8 used in Audi A4s
>> idle for at least 30 - 45 seconds before switching it off. That way,
>> he claimed, oil will get to the turbo while it spins down from high
>> speed. Any thought, confirmations?
>
> Youll find the owners manual usually says this.
>
> It's not much of a concern if you've been driving gently, but it's
> definitley wise after a long, fast run to let the engine idle,
> apparently to reduce the risk of cooking the oil in the turbo.

Re: turbo shutdown procedure
 

Given the absence of an after-run pump for the 1.8Ts the recommendation is to
use the door ajar alarm as an indicator. When you open the door the door chimes
for 60 seconds and then shuts off.

When stopped after a fast drive when the turbo has been working, open the door
and let the engine idle until the chime stops. that is a good indication of
sufficient time for cool down.

TonyJ
98.5 1.8TQM APR

Chris Bartram wrote:
> Robin Nelson wrote:
>
>> I was told by a repair shop guy in Ohio (not an Audi dealer) that you
>> should always let a turbocharged engine like the 1.8 used in Audi A4s
>> idle for at least 30 - 45 seconds before switching it off. That way,
>> he claimed, oil will get to the turbo while it spins down from high
>> speed. Any thought, confirmations?
>
> Youll find the owners manual usually says this.
>
> It's not much of a concern if you've been driving gently, but it's
> definitley wise after a long, fast run to let the engine idle,
> apparently to reduce the risk of cooking the oil in the turbo.

Re: turbo shutdown procedure
 

On Sat, 27 Aug 2005 19:17:48 -0500, Tony <tonyjnospam@nospamvisi.com>
wrote:

>Given the absence of an after-run pump for the 1.8Ts the recommendation is to
>use the door ajar alarm as an indicator. When you open the door the door chimes
>for 60 seconds and then shuts off.
>
>When stopped after a fast drive when the turbo has been working, open the door
>and let the engine idle until the chime stops. that is a good indication of
>sufficient time for cool down.
>
>TonyJ
>98.5 1.8TQM APR
>
>Chris Bartram wrote:
>> Robin Nelson wrote:
>>
>>> I was told by a repair shop guy in Ohio (not an Audi dealer) that you
>>> should always let a turbocharged engine like the 1.8 used in Audi A4s
>>> idle for at least 30 - 45 seconds before switching it off. That way,
>>> he claimed, oil will get to the turbo while it spins down from high
>>> speed. Any thought, confirmations?
>>
>> Youll find the owners manual usually says this.
>>
>> It's not much of a concern if you've been driving gently, but it's
>> definitley wise after a long, fast run to let the engine idle,
>> apparently to reduce the risk of cooking the oil in the turbo.

Obliged for the tips.

Re: turbo shutdown procedure
 

On Sat, 27 Aug 2005 19:17:48 -0500, Tony <tonyjnospam@nospamvisi.com>
wrote:

>Given the absence of an after-run pump for the 1.8Ts the recommendation is to
>use the door ajar alarm as an indicator. When you open the door the door chimes
>for 60 seconds and then shuts off.
>
>When stopped after a fast drive when the turbo has been working, open the door
>and let the engine idle until the chime stops. that is a good indication of
>sufficient time for cool down.
>
>TonyJ
>98.5 1.8TQM APR
>
>Chris Bartram wrote:
>> Robin Nelson wrote:
>>
>>> I was told by a repair shop guy in Ohio (not an Audi dealer) that you
>>> should always let a turbocharged engine like the 1.8 used in Audi A4s
>>> idle for at least 30 - 45 seconds before switching it off. That way,
>>> he claimed, oil will get to the turbo while it spins down from high
>>> speed. Any thought, confirmations?
>>
>> Youll find the owners manual usually says this.
>>
>> It's not much of a concern if you've been driving gently, but it's
>> definitley wise after a long, fast run to let the engine idle,
>> apparently to reduce the risk of cooking the oil in the turbo.

Obliged for the tips.

Re: turbo shutdown procedure
 

On Sat, 27 Aug 2005 19:17:48 -0500, Tony <tonyjnospam@nospamvisi.com>
wrote:

>Given the absence of an after-run pump for the 1.8Ts the recommendation is to
>use the door ajar alarm as an indicator. When you open the door the door chimes
>for 60 seconds and then shuts off.
>
>When stopped after a fast drive when the turbo has been working, open the door
>and let the engine idle until the chime stops. that is a good indication of
>sufficient time for cool down.
>
>TonyJ
>98.5 1.8TQM APR
>
>Chris Bartram wrote:
>> Robin Nelson wrote:
>>
>>> I was told by a repair shop guy in Ohio (not an Audi dealer) that you
>>> should always let a turbocharged engine like the 1.8 used in Audi A4s
>>> idle for at least 30 - 45 seconds before switching it off. That way,
>>> he claimed, oil will get to the turbo while it spins down from high
>>> speed. Any thought, confirmations?
>>
>> Youll find the owners manual usually says this.
>>
>> It's not much of a concern if you've been driving gently, but it's
>> definitley wise after a long, fast run to let the engine idle,
>> apparently to reduce the risk of cooking the oil in the turbo.

Obliged for the tips.