Engine Temp

[hawkins]

HI, finally got my scoob, picking her up this thursday . Will post pics + more info later. Been asking advice on what is best warmup/warm down procedure, any advice would be great. Advice so far is 5 minutes engine on then run under 3500rpm until oil temp hits 80, for warmdown a nice easy drive 5 minutes low revs then a few minutes idle before switching her off. Thanks for everyones help and advice so far and look forward to meeting you all at next meet.

[Big 'D']

HI, finally got my scoob, picking her up this thursday . Will post pics + more info later. Been asking advice on what is best warmup/warm down procedure, any advice would be great. Advice so far is 5 minutes engine on then run under 3500rpm until oil temp hits 80, for warmdown a nice easy drive 5 minutes low revs then a few minutes idle before switching her off. Thanks for everyones help and advice so far and look forward to meeting you all at next meet.

Hi mate, it is a good idea to get the engine warm before setting off and keeping off boost until the oil is hot as desciribed above, when shutting the engine off from a gentle run around the town you can just switch it off, if you have just got off the motorway/track etc it is a good idea to let the engine settle and cool down first before switching off, the reason being is that if your exhaust/turbo is still very hot after a good run/blast and you switch off the engine the oil flow round the turbo stops and the oil left in the turbo round the bearings will get roasted, over a period of time this can cause a reduction in flow of oil round the turbo and result in turbo failure.

Cheers Iain

[hawkins]

Iain

Great cheers for advice, is 80 degrees the preferred temp to use boost or 90 degrees better?

thanks again

[Big 'D']

Iain

Great cheers for advice, is 80 degrees the preferred temp to use boost or 90 degrees better?

thanks again

Dont worry too much about temps mate, if you let your car get up to temp (engine temp gauge on dash) then leave it another 5mins driving around off boost, then you will be fine, if you think about it, wasrm your car up on the drive (obviously with you in it) then set off on your journey, by the time you have hit a main road (depending on where you live) the engine and oil shoud be up to temp, unless you live on a motorway slip road

Cheers Iain

[hawkins]

Thanks, will warm her up on drive then easy 5 min drive to warm up fully + brakes etc.... before a boost. Also reverse for cool down. Thanks again for excellent advice

[stum450n]

Congrats on getting the new toy! You in Witney now? May be worth a mini meet so you can show her off a little!

[gc8-r]

does that mini meet include me..........

as i know what he has got...

but not telling...

[hawkins]

Mini meet would be cool, hopefully picking her up thursday but might be put back until next week (will know later) Will keep you informed and arrange something. Yes in witney now , madley park getting used to new town etc...... Seen a powder blue p reg sti around + turbo on madley park parked up. Will pick up my shell club card over weekend as going to need it LOL . Cheers for everyones help so far, be more questions for sure over next few months.

[stum450n]

There's a very nice certain slip road up to the A40 from Ducklington..... mini meeeeeeetttttt!!!!

I have a plan underway at the mo, will run it past the big man and get back to you all... it MAY include a swing by a certain slip road!

[stum450n]

I have a plan underway at the mo, will run it past the big man and get back to you all... it MAY include a swing by a certain slip road!

As promised: April mini-meet

I'm sure there will be an opportunity to take in that slip road you love so much as well Matty!