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MAIN CAUSES OF TURBO FAILURE
  • Contaminated Oil scores the bearing surfaces and contributes to bearing failure.
  • Oil Starvation from worn oil pumps, clogged oil coolers, or obstructions in feed or drain lines can have a catastrophic effect.
  • With speeds of 4,000 revolutions per second, the finest piece of debris can have a catastrophic effect.
  • Shutting the engine down when hot can cause carbon build-up, clogging oil feed lines, and acting as an abrasive on the bearing and shaft.
  • Starting the engine up from cold and immediately pulling away swiftly can contribute to bearing wear due to the turbo not initially receiving oil.
  • Revving the engine beyond its safe limits is massively detrimental, popcorn map anyone?
WHAT CAN I DO TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF MY TURBO?

Simple, the very best thing you can do is keep your vehicle well maintained, adhere to manufacturers’ service intervals, use quality manufacture specified oil and oil filters, and don’t underestimate the importance of the air filter, it’s also critical that when replacing the filter to ensure there is no debris in the filter housing. 

  • Adhere To The Manufacturers Servicing Schedule.
  • Use Quality Oil & Service Parts.
  • Don’t Drive Your Vehicle Hard From Cold.
  • Allow Time For The Turbo To Cool Down Before Turning Off The Engine.
  • Drive With Mechanical Sympathy.