Probably the turbo spinning down, best to let your engine tick over for a few moments before switching offGot the 1.2 GT Line petrol , when switching off the car i get a sort of winding down noise , is this normal or what , besides that all ok with the car
Thought that was it was , thanks Tony !!Probably the turbo spinning down, best to let your engine tick over for a few moments before switching off![]()
Bearings on their way out after 12 days !!!!!...that would be bad indeed , i do not all the same think it is anything seriousIt won't be the turbo if your already at a standstill on tick over..you should not hear a turbo at all u less the bearings are on their way out. Can't say that I've heard it anything but probably just the cooling fan slowing down after you have turned the car off.
Mine does exactly the same Joe, whether it's the turbo or cooling fan, it's normal on 1.2 engines I suggest.Got the 1.2 GT Line petrol , when switching off the car i get a sort of winding down noise , is this normal or what , besides that all ok with the car
Thanks Beau , just had it confirmed with a mechanic who lives beside me , he says probably the turbo winding down !!..thanks allMine does exactly the same Joe, whether it's the turbo or cooling fan, it's normal on 1.2 engines I suggest.
You are driving your car way too hard before parking if a certified mechanic says that your turbo is winding down at a speed that you can hear it after the engine is off. If you can't avoid to have high loads on the engine before parking, I would suggest you let the car idle for a minute before switching it off. Letting the turbo spin after the engine is off (it can spin way above 200 000 rpm on high loads) is a recipe for a turbo failure.Thanks Beau , just had it confirmed with a mechanic who lives beside me , he says probably the turbo winding down !!..thanks allMine does exactly the same Joe, whether it's the turbo or cooling fan, it's normal on 1.2 engines I suggest.
Yes but if you came to a stop after powering your engine up an hill maybe then immediately switched off the engine, the turbo would be free spinning at anywhere near 200,000 RPM hence the need to keep the engine at idle for awhile pumping oil to its bearings while it winds down. the evaporator fan spins at approximately 3,000 RPM. It could be the source of the noise though I doubt it but as I am still waiting for mine I can not test it.Turbo wont be spinning all that fast at idle and i assume your engine would be idling before turning off !!
Its far more likely the cooling fan especially if A/C is on as the fan runs constantly with a/c demand
I think the oil technology has moved on considerably, in particular with the ashless oils leaving no residue.......all part of the human knowledge doubling every 11 months.Yes but if you came to a stop after powering your engine up an hill maybe then immediately switched off the engine, the turbo would be free spinning at anywhere near 200,000 RPM hence the need to keep the engine at idle for awhile pumping oil to its bearings while it winds down. the evaporator fan spins at approximately 3,000 RPM. It could be the source of the noise though I doubt it but as I am still waiting for mine I can not test it.
Maybe Lovemycar can try his/her car with the AC switched off tell us if that cures it or not.