Turbo Failure

[jiminini]

My turbo was cheerfully replaced under warranty by the dealer at 10,000 miles. Anyone else had this problem?

 

[CatD399]

when you say cheerfully you're being sarcastic, right?


as for the question, never had a glitch with anything (knock on wood),.....

 

[jiminini]

No, not sarcastic at all. Burglund in Roanoke VA is terrific. They had it for about a week. Lent me a loaded 626. They really were cheerful and I didn't pay a dime. The cost, $2,300. Maybe I should have gotten the extended warranty. I change the oil every 3,000 miles and let the engine idle for 30 seconds before shutting it off and the turbo still failed. I am going to go to synthetic oil next oil change I think.

 

[funnylittlman]

^---- that's a good idea.

it's good to see another VA'er though!

 

[AGR]

Mobil 1 and a Turbo timer

 

[mspeed101]

^---- that's a good idea.

it's good to see another VA'er though!

Is synthetic oil better to use then regular oil for turbo cars?

 

[murdock_]

sythetic is always better IMO

 

[BinaryRotary]

Is synthetic oil better to use then regular oil for turbo cars?

They are, but you need to make sure its a neo synthetic. Companies like Mobil, Pennzoil, Valvoline, etc. still use a dino base for their synthetics. Go with something like Amsoil, Royal Purple or Redline.

 

[spacemonkey]

Sweet...wish I knew a dealer that is that good. $2,300 to replace a Garrett T25R? Man...I assume alot of that is just Labor.

Problem free here (knock on wood)

Yeah the only people who replaces a T25 with a T25...dealers

 

[Torco-MSP]

Torco!

 

[Dr.Sound]

^ lol........so true

 

[Heathen23]

My turbo was cheerfully replaced under warranty by the dealer at 10,000 miles. Anyone else had this problem?

I had an oil leak and my turbo was replaced. My exhaust has been replaced also as a result of a crack. My engine is still the original though

 

[mspro33]

does anyone have a turbo failure with a change in pipes. I am looking at replacing those b**** ass plastic intercooler pipes with some hard pipes. But if turbo failure i so common I am now having second thoughts. Will my warrantee on my turbo be void if i add those new hardpipes? Any advice is greatly appreciated..... thanks

 

[Heathen23]

does anyone have a turbo failure with a change in pipes. I am looking at replacing those b**** ass plastic intercooler pipes with some hard pipes. But if turbo failure i so common I am now having second thoughts. Will my warrantee on my turbo be void if i add those new hardpipes? Any advice is greatly appreciated..... thanks

Not a recommendation by heathen23, statement for entertainment purposes only;

You would just have to pull the hardpipes and return to stock. Then take it in to have the turbo replaced assuming the failure isn't your fault. With hard pipes most dealers will void your warranty. I had a dealer tell me ANY modification will void the warranty of the car. And no, let's not make this a warranty discussion because we have been there many times.

 

[DSM2MSP]

Not a recommendation by heathen23, statement for entertainment purposes only;

You would just have to pull the hardpipes and return to stock. Then take it in to have the turbo replaced assuming the failure isn't your fault. With hard pipes most dealers will void your warranty. I had a dealer tell me ANY modification will void the warranty of the car. And no, let's not make this a warranty discussion because we have been there many times.

A dealer will do anything to avoid fixing your car under warranty. Service departments get reamed when they have to fix a car under warranty. Just do yourself a favor and keep the stock pipes, learn your engine and IF for any reason your turbo fails, put the stock crap back on, the time taken will be money saved in your pocket.

Also, turbo failure isnt common at all. Turbos usually last a long time 80K miles+ usually longer than that if you keep a turbo timer and dont coke the lines with oil which is why synthetic is better.

 

[jaymode]

hey jiminini

we are gonna have to meet up sometime. I am gonna go to Va. Tech next year and I am about 2 hours north of blacksburg right now.

 

[Brian MP5T]

I burnt MOBIL 1 10w30 in my car. The first time I did an oil change it smelled ****** and cooked so I switched to Royal Pruple. I haven't had the same problem but I am unsure as to if I had gotten a bad batch of MOBIL 1 or not. I had used it before in my other cars and it never gave me any problems. I'm still sticking to the RP oil. Even if it's stupidly expensive. What the **** right? It's not worth a $4000.00 rebuild.

 

[BinaryRotary]

I burnt MOBIL 1 10w30 in my car. The first time I did an oil change it smelled ****** and cooked so I switched to Royal Pruple. I haven't had the same problem but I am unsure as to if I had gotten a bad batch of MOBIL 1 or not. I had used it before in my other cars and it never gave me any problems. I'm still sticking to the RP oil. Even if it's stupidly expensive. What the **** right? It's not worth a $4000.00 rebuild.

Werd. 5 bucks a quart or 4k for an engine rebuild.

 

[gboromsp]

So you are saying that Mobil 1 is not a true synthentic but has a dino oil base?? I may be wrong but I thought Mobil 1 was a true synthentic, just like royal purple, amsoil, or redline. Someone please clear this up.

 

[yashooa]

So you are saying that Mobil 1 is not a true synthentic but has a dino oil base?? I may be wrong but I thought Mobil 1 was a true synthentic, just like royal purple, amsoil, or redline. Someone please clear this up.

<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2"> <tbody><tr><td valign="top"> What is Mobil 1 and why is it now called Mobil 1 with SuperSyn? </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

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Mobil 1 is a fully synthetic motor oil for automotive engines. It is made from a unique combination of high-performance fluids, including polyalphaolefin (PAO), plus the SuperSyn anti-wear system for protection under the most extreme use. Mobil 1 with SuperSyn is available in five viscosity grades:

• Mobil 1 with SuperSyn 10W-30
  Higher-Mileage Vehicle Formula
  
• Mobil 1 with SuperSyn 5W-30
  Newer Vehicle Formula
  
• Mobil 1 with SuperSyn 15W-50
  Performance Driving Formula
  
• Mobil 1 with SuperSyn 0W-30
  Enhanced Fuel Economy Formula
  
• Mobil 1 with SuperSyn 0W-40
  European Car Formula

Mobil 1 with SuperSyn is truly a global formulation, exceeding the latest standards from the government, the oil industry and vehicle manufacturers. For instance, the appropriate grades of Mobil 1 with SuperSyn exceed ILSAC GF-3, API Service SL/CF, European ACEA standards and Japanese valvetrain requirements. In addition, some viscosity grades exceed specific OEM standards. One example is Mobil 1 with SuperSyn 0W-40, which exceeds Mercedes Benz's 229.3 specification. As a CF rated oil, Mobil 1 with SuperSyn can also be used in diesel engines calling for a CD oil.



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</td> <td valign="top"> What's the difference between a fully synthetic and a semi-synthetic motor oil? </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td valign="top"> All motor oils are made up of base oils and additives. In general, fully synthetic motor oils contain non-conventional, high-performance fluids. Semi-synthetic oils (also called "blends") usually use a small percentage of non-conventional, high-performance fluids in combination with conventional oil.



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</td> <td valign="top"> What's the overall benefit of Mobil 1 with SuperSyn? </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td valign="top"> The overall goal for Mobil 1 has always been to protect your engine, even under the most severe conditions, such as very cold starting temperatures, extreme high-temperature operations and high-load conditions. With several car manufacturers now extending or varying oil change intervals, Mobil 1 with SuperSyn has been formulated to provide more performance reserve. But Mobil 1 with SuperSyn is not just for extreme service. You can also realize Mobil 1's benefits of improved engine cleanliness and long engine life under "normal" service.



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</td> <td valign="top"> Is Mobil 1 with SuperSyn a fully synthetic motor oil? </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">

</td> <td valign="top"> Yes, it is. To meet the demanding requirements of today's specifications (and our customers' expectations), Mobil 1 with SuperSyn uses high-performance fluids, including polyalphaolefins (PAOs), along with a proprietary system of additives. Each Mobil 1 with SuperSyn viscosity grade uses a unique combination of synthetic fluids and selected additives in order to tailor the viscosity grade to its specific application.

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