Re: Turbo care

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In a message dated 96-10-29 08:36:40 EST, you write:

<< If my questions are answered in a FAQ please point me there.
 
 I've never owned a turbo car.  Opinions on the care and feeding of turbo
 engines?  As a rule, I've run Mobil 1 with a 5k oil/filter change interval
 in all my VWs.  
>>>  Mobil 1 in 10-30 form @ 3000 vs 5 would be a good bet....
 
 Is the 1.8T turbo watercooled?
Yes, all audis since 1985> that have turbos have water cooled bearing
housings...
 
 Turbo pre/post oiler?  A pre-oiler activated by the door switch sounded
 interesting but is prob. just plain overkill.
>>>  Overkill....  If you are runnning hot, take the last 3min of your drive
to putt-putt the turbo down....  If you like running hot then shutting the
car off immediately, a TO is a good idea....  Won't hurt, prolly changing
your oil/filter more frequently will have the same effect
 
 Turbo timer for cooldown?
Overkill again, won't hurt tho...

Scott