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Still getting accustomed to driving a turbocharged car, and am seeking some insight. My understanding has been that you don't want to boost until the oil temperature is up to operating temp. What exactly is operating temperature? I've noticed that at peak, the gauge sits at right about the 12 o'clock position (a tiny bit to the left). However, is seems to take a good long while to get there. It takes at least 15 miles or so for it to get close to that range. I've also noticed that even when I try to keep the revs low until I get to temp, I do sometimes see the boost gauge go up a little. So my next issue of concern is, what is considered "boosting"? Is it OK if the needle bumps just a little? Or is it more that I want to wait for the temp to be all the way to the 12' o'clock position before going WOT? Just trying to do the least harm to my recent investment! :question: