Is there a Need to Fit a Turbo Timer to the Golf Gti (mk5)

[shizy01]

Hi,

i was just wondering, i have just took delivery of a brand new Golf Gti, and wanted to no if there is a need to fit a turbo timer? the car is totally standard,

thanks,
shizy

[knt]

With modern cars a turbo timer isn't needed.

[smokey0123]

With modern cars a turbo timer isn't needed.

Correct, there is no nee for a turbo timer as fully syntetic oil does not "coke" like semi or mineral oils. It still is a good thing to let it tick over for a couple of minutes before turnig it off after a hard trashing.

[shizy01]

thanks people!

[Issac Hunt]

If it really needed one then VW would have supplied the car with one!

[Torando_golf]

still, as has already been said, i'd never thrash it, get the turbo boiling and then just turn off the car.

or am i too kind to my car?

[RickT]

i also let it just spool for a minute or so after any drive lasting more than 15-20 minutes or so..

On a short gentle trip, just around 20-30 seconds...

Cheers

Rick