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Simmer down under
When I was in Australia I borrowed a turbo-diesel people carrier. This
had a device that could be set, if I remember correctly, to run the engine for 10-30 seconds after you got out. A good idea, I thought.
had a device that could be set, if I remember correctly, to run the engine for 10-30 seconds after you got out. A good idea, I thought.
Asked on 23 January 2010 by R.S., via e-mail
Answered by
Honest John
Yes, it's called a 'simmer switch', but unfortunately illegal in the UK
because the law forbids you to leave a vehicle with the engine running. Some engines are, however, fitted with pumps that continue to circulate coolant and oil through the turbo while it is spooling down and cooling down and this helps it cool down without damage.
because the law forbids you to leave a vehicle with the engine running. Some engines are, however, fitted with pumps that continue to circulate coolant and oil through the turbo while it is spooling down and cooling down and this helps it cool down without damage.
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