Is the Turbo-charged Engine a Concern?

[DRbillZ]

As with any turbo, allow it time to cool before you shut the engine down. End your drive with moderate to easy driving, maybe even a bit of idling.

Had 4 VW turbo diesels and a turbo diesel Excursion. Never had a turbo problem and I pretty much always allow them to cool, especially the Excursion when towing.

Don't hot rod home and shut it down.

Edited May 13, 2016 by DRbillZ

[akirby]

I believe it continues to cool the turbo if necessary after you shut off the engine.

[Waldo]

As with any turbo, allow it time to cool before you shut the engine down. End your drive with moderate to easy driving, maybe even a bit of idling.

Had 4 VW turbo diesels and a turbo diesel Excursion. Never had a turbo problem and I pretty much always allow them to cool, especially the Excursion when towing.

Don't hot rod home and shut it down.

 

That advice is 20 years old. I always let me TT RX7 cool down, but never worry about it on my MKT EB. Ford's EB engines are designed to not require pre-shut down cooling.

[Chipster]

My selection to buy the V-6 over the turbo-four was caused a lingering invalid concern from "the days of old". I was really more concerned with the employed direct injection technology which I know to be problematic in the valvetrane of these DI engines after they hit mid-life. (mileage wise) I will watch for this issue as owners of the DI motors hit that mid-life realm to see if this concern is invalid also.

Edited May 13, 2016 by Chipster