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Originally Posted by hotqld
I read somewhere after driving fairly hard you should let your jeep idle for a while before turning off.
I allways forget and wonder if it is really all that important?
If so is there a auto timer that could do it by itself?
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As a general rule.....yes. Prevention is better than cure.
I always make a point of switching the engine of last thing, after grabbing my wallet, diary or whatever else I take inside. If towing, I always wait at least a couple of minutes.
Most car companies will tell you that there is no need for a modern day diesel to 'wind down' or cool down after a drive. My wife's 2 year old BM has an auto shut off when you stop the vehicle. There is an override button that you can press once the engine is started, which I always make a point of doing.
There are aftermarket turbo timers that you can install if you wish, however once you get into the habit of letting it cool down, it becomes second nature.
If you are towing heavy loads at freeway speeds consistently, a turbo timer is not a bad idea.
Cheers, Craig