How much does a new turbo cost???

Carl1643

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Mazda Speedthree
I have a 2008 Speedthree. Got the smoking exhaust problem a year into ownership. Changing to a thin, synthetic oil fixed it temporarily. When it came back a year later, they installed the ventilation kit and it hasn't smoked since, i.e., since last year.

My married daughter wants to buy the car and I told her about the smoking exhaust problem and explained that the warranty had been extended until, for this car, April of 2013. I will check with the dealer to be sure that the extended warranty will convey to a new owner.

What worries me is the worst-case scenario. She buys the car, the extended warranty runs out, and she is stuck with replacing the turbo.

Does anyone know how much that is likely to cost? Ball park figure??

Thanks.
 
Coupla kilobucks, probably. BTW, thicker oil is prescribed as a temporary "fix" for the smoking.
 
Just had an oil change a few weeks ago and they put in 5W30, full synthetic. Think they put in the right stuff??

Thanks,
 
That's what the book calls for. I use Pennzoil Platinum in mine, changed 'bout every 5K (once a year or so :D)
 
Key word search Mazdaspeed 3 Turbo on Ebay and you will find several places for sale.k0422-882
 
The oil fix is for 5w-40 not for 5w-30.

There are a few places for turbo's. There is edgeautosports that has brand new OEM turbo's on their site. Check there for the price of new OEM and after market.
 
I'd go with a BNR stage 1 turbo if it does need replacement. Stock replacement plug and play. Stock external with Garrett internals. Totally eliminates any smoking turbo issues, bolts right up with no modifications and works with the stock ECU tune. I believe it is approx $900 with a two year warranty.
 
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