kbaby Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 hi, just bought a brandnew outback xt limited and am wondering if it's a good idea to get a turbo timer for it. a couple of friends have told me that it'd be good but what do you guys think? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddkageals Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 hi, just bought a brandnew outback xt limited and am wondering if it's a good idea to get a turbo timer for it. a couple of friends have told me that it'd be good but what do you guys think? thanks! Based on my experience with previous turbo cars, if you have a water cooled turbo, you don't need a turbo timer. However, I would not get into boost much immediately before cutting off the ignition. With just a little caution, you should be fine without a turbo timer. Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbaby Posted July 22, 2005 Author Share Posted July 22, 2005 thanks for the reply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyKeith Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Subaru designed the cooling system with a resivoir of coolant very close to the turbo. This is supposed to keep the coolant flowing by convection after the car is shut off. It can't hurt to have a turbo timer, but as long as you go easy on the car for a minute or two before shutting it off you should be fine. Generally Once I get into my neighbor hood I drive slow until I get to my house and then just shut it off. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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