996 Turbo / GT2 Turbo discussion on previous model 2000-2005 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo and 911 GT2.

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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Topless TTS
Always curious about this cool down period....

Why casual driving (low strain and < 2500rpm certainly without turbos engaged) one would do in a residential area just before driving into the garage would not count in the cool down period?

Wouldn't this help the turbos cooling down (oil flowing, air flowing, turbos not generating heat)?

Can someone explain in more detail...
The turbos ARE generating heat unless you are at idle. Hence 1-2 minutes at idle with oil flowing for cool down!
 
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