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How important is a turbo timer? If I drive hard and then just shut off the car does it hurt my S4?

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Old 07-24-2001, 06:06 AM
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How important is a turbo timer? If I drive hard and then just shut off the car does it hurt my S4?
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Default Yes. If you drive it for a few minutes, with out using any boost, it will cool down enough .

Turbos timers make me nervous. It is possible for them not to shut the engine, off if they fail.
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