How many of you allow your diesel to idle before shutting it off? If you do not it destroys the turbo or if you have an aluminum head possibly worse.

I idle my car for about thirty seconds before shut-down. I use the time to deploy my dash protector, unbuckle, etc.

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'87 300D 81K Barolo Red / Safron (RIP @ 113K)
2003 E320 34K Pewter/Charcoal
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I let her idle down before I shut her off.

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1969 220D 4 speed (parts car)
1976 280C
1976 280S
1981 240D 4 speed (parts car)
1982 300D
1983 300TD (Ivory)
1983 300TD (gold)
1985 300TD (gray)
1987 190D 2.5
1970 280SEL (sold)
1977 240D 4 speed (sold)
1974 280 (rusted to death)
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1927 Chevy 4 door sedan
1938 Chevy 2 door sedan
1950 Willys Jeepster
1955 Studebaker President 4 door
1977 Ford F250
1979 Glastron 17'
1948 John Deere A
1960 John Deere 2010
1979 Satoh S650G
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2000 Bichon (Doby)

Same here. Longer if I have been "getting on it" or from a high speed drive such as the interstate.

It takes me a few moments to detach the face off my radio, unfasten my seat belt, grab my briefcase, switch off the lights/wipers/climate control, and step on the parking brake. That amounts to about thirty seconds or so, which is what the owner's manual recommends from my understanding.

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'85 300D 450k
'93 190E 2.6 170k(killed by tree)
'08 Ducati Hypermotard 1100S 6k
'06 Ducati S2R800 14k(sold)

I usually let my car chill until the pyro reads around 400 degrees F (300 takes about 10min idling). This 400 usually takes about 45sec-1min.

My usual dirivn up 6 floors in the parking garage, 1st or 2nd gear, in boost, chirping around the corners, barking tires, setting off car alarms...

This usually makes things a tad warm so I let it cool down..

If I am late for class and have to beat feet quickly...I'll take it easy up the garage and shut it down sooner (30seconds-1min).

Always, I like to sit and listen to the engine for a while sometimes


*is truly sick.

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The EGT's in the truck are always at/below 300* by the time I get to my driveway so I assume the gentle drive into my neighborhood is plenty of a cool down for either turbo vehicle. If I have just gotten off the highway then 30 seconds or so in either I think is plenty. RT

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I don't seem to see where my book says that I have to or should idle down. Anyways, I changed to synthetic oil for better protection so I don't have to worry as much.

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91 Vette with 383 motor
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I usually let it idle maybe 30 seconds or so after short city drives, but after a long turnpike drive where I maintain a run at 75-85mph I let it idle down maybe 60 sec. or so to prevent coking of the turbine.

I am not sure if it helps my car “NON TURBO” but I do
Only about 30 sec. though

No need to do it. That's why I run on synthetic oil.
I still do it sometimes though, depending on how much of a hurry I am.

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1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL, 89K miles - daily driver
2007 Hyundai Sonata Limited, 31K - daily driver

I do the 30 Second Ritual, except at rest areas on the interstate. Rest area stops are rushed, almost frantic, for me. The only plan I have been able to make work so far is to split my key rings, and leave it idling. I lock up with the master key, leaving the secondary key in the ignition. I'm back in a couple of minutes, and all is well.

The risky part of the thread? It looks like this is becoming an oil thread.

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I know... I thought of it right after posting my reply. Hey someone has to get it started you know.

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1999 Mercedes-Benz S600, 103K miles - garage queen
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL, 89K miles - daily driver
2007 Hyundai Sonata Limited, 31K - daily driver

if I'm running hard...yes.

most times, by the time you enter the parking lots, cruise around to find a spot, and pull in...the turbo has had time to spool down.

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1981 VW MKI Caddy 1.6 diesel, waiting on engine swap
1983 D-50 Power Ram 4x4 "Mitsubishi" 2.3 turbo diesel
assorted gas powered crap and motorcycles

RIP: 1984 300TDT, 1982 300TDT, 1984 190D 2.2, 1992 300D 2.5, 1987 300TDT, 1982 Maxima LD28, 1983 Maxima LD28, Isuzu C223 P'ups X3, 1983 Holiday Rambler 6.2 Banks turbo diesel, 1984 Winnebago LeSharo 2.1 TD, 1985 Allegro 6.5