Do you wait 30 second before shutting the car to let the turbo cool down?

[MikeHTally]

... I don't think I would be able to leave my car idleing as I walk away. Next thing you know you walk back 5-6 hours later to find your car still idleing lol.

Or gone.

 

[whteltning]

yea, I'm still getting used to it but I like to give it 30-45 seconds to wind down..I'll usually spend that time winding up my iPod cable and sticking it in the center console.

I also wait when starting the engine, especially cold starts, until the RPMs drop below 1,000. My friend taught me that one...

 

[Speedkid]

I got mines set for 2 minutes after hard driving.

 

[dan1101]

I never run in hard for the last mile or so to my house, so don't think it's necessary for me.

 

[SKY]

I try to leave extra seconds before I shut down the engine, but when you are about to be late at work.....any extra second is too much to wait .... >_<

 

[coololddude]

I let my heart monitor cool down after driving the MS3!

 

[zwegersd]

Remote start with timer

I have installed a VIPER 5901 with remote start and turbo timer set to 3 minutes in my '08 MS3 GT. It really gives me the peace of mind knowing that I get into the car and it's ready to drive. When I arrive at my destination I can get out and lock it without worrying about the turbo cooling down. It is awesome!!!!

 

[MikeHTally]

I had fun driving home today -- both sets of twisties were mouth-breather clear. Ran through both at around 4,500 in fourth. As a result, he got to idle for a few minutes with the hood up.

 

[RC08MS3]

greddy TT does my 30s-1m for me, alot of people say you dont have to but, they can do what they want with there car, its a peace of mind thing for me.

 

[bani]

Ive heard some people say you have to wait 30 second before shutting the mazdaspeed 3 off, I dont do that with mine...should I do it?

Do you guys do it?

unless you're on boost all the way into your garage, theres no need.

turbo technology has moved on since the 80's.

 

[whteltning]

unless you're on boost all the way into your garage, theres no need.

turbo technology has moved on since the 80's.

although the mazda manual still says wait 30 seconds...just do whats right for your heart my friend..

 

[iredremix]

although the mazda manual still says wait 30 seconds...just do whats right for your heart my friend..

+1

 

[bani]

the mazda manual says a lot of CYA s*** that's ridiculous and not required.

even borg-warner says its not needed. and they should know, since it's their turbo.

subaru removed that from their manuals ages ago, since its not needed.