does a boosted engine or the turbo itself burn oil?

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06-11-2004, 04:33 PM

robs99si

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does a boosted engine or the turbo itself burn oil?

does a boosted engine or the turbo itself burn oil?
I put in 4 1/4 quarts last saturday after instal and had to add 1/2 a quart just now.

06-11-2004, 04:42 PM

tekno9998

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Re:does a boosted engine or the turbo itself burn oil?

If the seals on the turbo are bad it could possibly burn some and Most of my freinds have added about 5 quarts to compensate for the oil going thru the turbo.

06-11-2004, 04:49 PM

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Re:does a boosted engine or the turbo itself burn oil?

Yes, they both do depending on condition.

06-11-2004, 04:51 PM

quadnie

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Re:does a boosted engine or the turbo itself burn oil?

Well let's take a factory turbocharged motor, brand new, off the showroom floor. No, they don't go thru any oil when they are brand new.

Now let's take a kit that was pieced together by someone who is not an automotive engineer (all of us). Placed on a higher milage car not designed for boost.

Expect little leaks here and there man, gasket leaks, fitting leaks. If you didn't use a new turbo, possible for small seal leaks. Too much boost could also complicate problems. Is your PCV system in check?