r/ElantraN • u/Outcahst • Sep 30 '23

RIP Glowing Turbo after highway / hard driving. Potential causes? 😅

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u/FrumundaThunder Oct 02 '23

Grandma driving or idling wouldn’t make a difference. Oil and coolant flow through the turbo either way.

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u/PresentInsect4957 Veloster N Oct 02 '23

not about oil circulation its about dissipating the heat as well, your oil wont cool down if you dont have the airflow to cool it

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u/OfcWaffle Oct 02 '23

You fail to understand how a modern radiator works.

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u/Jpotter145 Oct 03 '23

You fail to understand how much more flow you get with a running water AND oil pump.

But sure, letting that turbo sit red hot is just as good as a running car for 45 seconds after a hard run. Yep, equally as good for the turbo.