Turbo Leaking Oil ? Common Causes Explained. Watch Before Buying New One. By: Shaners Mechanic Life.
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- Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
- Turbo Leaking Oil ? Common Causes Explained.
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In this video I removed a garrett turbo off an engine while doing other repairs and noticed oil on the intake side of the turbo and in the intercooler.
A lot of people would assume the turbo charger needs replacing. That might not be the case.
Turbo oil leaks can be caused by many issues outside of the turbo. These include, incorrect oil level, high oil pressure, restrictions in the return line, excessive crankcase pressure and restrictions in the intake among other problems.
There might not be anything wrong with the turbo. I hope the tips I shared in this video help people save the cost of replacing a turbo that may not have anything wrong with it.
This video applies to any gas or diesel turbo system, cummins duramax and more.
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ruclips.net/video/Ic-Mm9iwLAA/видео.html If you liked this video, Here's one I made about low boost.
One of the simplest and informative helpful short vids I've watched bud cheers.
Thanks for the great comment. I try to get as much info in as possible without wasting people's time. I appreciate your positive feedback. Thanks for watching.
Great video and nicely explained. I just bought a project 7.3 power stroke and it gave the surprise of oil inside turbo, so now I'm here . Thanks for uploading!
Thanks for watching, commenting, and the positive feedback. Hope your turbo oil issue is an easy cheap fix. Let me know what you find.
Thank you. New sub. Perfect information for a research-first-DIY-mechanic with oil leaking from the turbo. Yes too much crankcase pressure - installing blow by catch can. Cleaning air filter. 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks for subscribing. Glad you liked the video. Just with any repair, too many people just fix the damage and don't look into why it happened.
Very simple and effective explanation ,straight to the point ,Thank you !
Thanks for the great comment. I try to get as much info into my videos as possible and not waste people's time. Thanks for watching.
This is spot on! 👌 brilliant well explained video, really helpful. Thank you.
Your welcome. Thanks for the great comment. Glad you found it helpful.
Great information in this video. Right to the points. Unlike most things out these days gotta hear an entire life story of nothing to.. you get the idea.. great video lol👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👍🏼
Thanks for the comment. Glad you liked the video. I try to get all the important info in and not have it drag on . 👍
Awesome! Super informative and complete. Thanks dude your video saved me money!
Thanks for the great comment. Glad I could help.
Thank my brother, you are so clear. You are the true machanic and thank you so much.
Thank you very much for the great comment. Glad you enjoyed this video.
Good detail and content....keep up the good work 👏
Thanks a lot for the compliment. Glad you liked it. I just finished and posted a video on variable geometry turbos.
Wow thanks so much!
I watched this to learn more but now I realised a possible cause for my friends car that has a leaky turbo situation.
No problem glad you enjoyed it. Too many people fix the damage without looking for the cause. Let me know how your friends turbo problem works out. Thanks for watching.
Legitimate free information. Thank you.
This is a great video! I’m attempting to drive a twin turbo 3.5L Ecoboost van around the world and having to learn a lot about engine maintenance. This was a great video!!! Thanks for making this!!!
Thanks for the great comment! That is a great trip you have planned. Where did you start and where are you now.? Please keep me posted on your travels. Happy and safe traveling!
@@shanersmechaniclife3164 started in Campbell River, BC, Canada and we are now in Greece. Parts and servicing has been ok up until now, but we expect challenges the further east we go!
This is awesome. just what i was looking for. thank you!!!
You are more than welcome. Thanks for the great feedback.
Great informative video straight to the point. You definitely know your stuff and info is very helpful in troubleshooting. Thank you again
Glad you enjoyed and found my video helpfull. I appreciate the positive feedback. Thanks for watching.
This was a huge, help I really appreciate this video
Thank you very much. I really enjoy making videos that are helpful for people
Great vedeo mate and excellent explanation 👏 👍 👌 cheers from North of Norway 🇳🇴 👍 👏 😀 you have a new subscriber 👏👌👍👍
👍👍Glad you liked it and thanks for commenting subscribing! Hope you enjoy my channel. Have a great one
Thanks, for the experience and knowledge!
Thanks for the comment. I'm glad you found my video usefull and helpful. I really enjoy making them.
thank you for sharing your knowledge. Subscribed!
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for subscribing. What kinds of videos do you like and think youtube needs more of?
thanks . I noticed oil drops under a family car and the tips you give let me search for the cause.
good luck From around Baltimore, Maryland USA
No problem, Dan. Hope your leak is a cheap and easy fix. Let me know how it turns out.
Good job, great video and informative 😊
Thanks for watching and the great comment. I really appreciate it.
VERY VERY VERY HELPFUL !! Saved 🔧
Glad you found it helpful. Parts are very expensive. Taking a bit of time to find out what caused the issue is never a bad idea.
That’s a good idea thanking a new subscriber lol
Made me hit subscribe
Thanks for subscribing! A channel is nothing without subscribers and viewers. Thanks again.
Great video and tips THANKS
Thank you. So many problems can show up as a turbo issue. Hope these tips can help people narrow down the root cause.
Golden information. 👍🏿
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thank You Man. Appreciate your info.
You are more than welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thanks for making It understandable!
Your welcome. It's very common for easy to fix issues to show up as symptoms in expensive parts. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for explaining
You are welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful.
i usually do go for liking and commenting. but you seems an intelligent one to follow. hope to see you further
I appreciate that! I enjoy making videos and sharing my knowledge. What kinds of videos do you think youtube needs more of? Thanks for watching and commenting.
Very helpful video. I found oil at the bottom of my intercooler, and your explanation of why it [is] could be coming from the turbo gives me hope the turbo isn't bad, and causes to look for.
Glad it was helpful. Hope you find a cheap easy fix. Keep me posted on what you find. Thanks for watching.
Im in the same boat haha. My service mechanic found it on my truck's 200k km service. Oil on the intercooler from the turbo. I sent my turbo to a turbo specialist. Hopefully he says it's good. Also, my service mechanic told me that the truck's air filter was fking dirty. So I think that caused the leak? Because the turbo is guaranteed to last at least 200k km.
Great explanation I learned a lot thanks
Thank you. Glad I could help.
Thanx, that helped me so much..
I've got a - Ford Transit Mk7 2.2 TDCI - 2008 Reg.
Main problems Injector one (brand new) or cylinder one causing issues..
I bought the van few weeks ago and basically giving it a full check over..
I know that when I bought it that the tappets/lifters were loud!
But I never expected the previous owners brand new injector being the culprit!
But the engine cuts out when I removed electric feed! So, I know its deffo the new injector or cylinder..
After removing the air filter (looks like gollum) it's that dirty!
But I noticed the turbo inlet pipe was either very lose or not on at all!
So, I removed the pipe fully and both the inlet pipe and inlet to the turbo was caked in oil residue!
The van is about to go in for a full service on the 19th Oct: (new air filters - oil change and so fourth)
Also to finally add! As I quite clearly forgot! But the van basically had no oil when I got it and has been leaking what oil left fast/heavy.
Head gasket is all good 👍🏼
(My thoughts to accomplishment)
So! 》
Get injector 1 & injector chamber cleaned ✅️
Remove and clean turbo✅️
Clean inlet pipe✅️
Plus- New oil, Air filter, Diesel filter! All with the van's full service✅️
🤞🏼It's all good and I'm a winner🏆
🚐💨}💨 beep, beep
Bare in mind this is the first time I've learnt properly how to fix the actual engine block and main components!
Compared to just changing an exhaust or air filter..
All learnt off RUclips in the last 2 or so weeks..
Pretty much know how to strip an engine 🤗
When ever I have an issue I always check regular maintenance items first. It's surprising how many problems they can cause.
Thank you for this video, it was really helpful. I have just one question...Lets say there was too much oil pressure due to a bit too much oil put into the engine and there was a leak on top of the turbo near the seal and near the intercooler. If there is less oil or normal oil level as no excess, will the seal and the leak that happened go to "normal" or not?
Great I found this....I drive a hundai grand starex and it is leaking oil from the turbo...how do I stop it
Super informal!
Great information, I am having same problem right now
Thank You. Hope you get it figured out. Let me know what you find. Hopefully it's something cheap as easy.
Definitely saved me from buying a turbo. Thank you!!
Glad I could help. What ended up being wrong with yours? Thanks for watching.
Very helpful video thanks
Your welcome. Glad it was helpful for you. Thanks for watching.
Well explained 👏🏽
Ok video, what about checking end play on the turbo? Also rebuilding is very expensive now. What about VAS balancing on reasonable priced new turbos??
Good job I learn a lot
Thanks for the great comment. I enjoy sharing knowledge and making videos. I appreciate your feedback. Thanks for watching.
Thanks very helpful!!
Your very welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Thanks for tips
No problem. So many problems can cause issues that people think are a faulty turbo. Thanks for watching!
Great info
Thanks for watching and the positive feedback. I really appreciate it.
Good Good information well explain 👍 thanks.
Thanks. Glad you liked it.
Wow didn't know the air filter good Video
If the filter is restricted vacuum will build up and suck oil past the seals. Might not be anything wrong with the turbo seals. Thanks for the comment.
Good information
Thanks very informative
Just installed a new vgt turbo to my isx because it wasn't moving in and out properly now we have a oil leak I was thinking that the new turbo was bad but I will check everything out the way you are suggesting
Thanks again
How did your turbo issue work out? Did you find a problem or did you getvthe turbo warrantied?
Fixed the problem I had air leaks on all the clamps thanks I saved some money because I did it my self with your help
Great pointers
Thank you. Glad you liked it. Have you found any issues that caused turbo problems?
My Cummins ISX15 turbo leaking and making whistling noises when driving.
Any thoughts would appreciate it thanks for help.
Great video and VERY informative. I drive a Ford 2011 6.7l powerstroke and only at idle at a stop light my truck will start smoking from the tail pipe and it goes away when I drive it. It doesn't miss when I'm driving it and it has lots of power like it did when I bought it new. I changed the ccv box on it which is like the pvc valve and oil levels were perfect and I pulled the oil cap and they're wasn't no milkshake color to it and the coolant looked fine and the truck has 112k easy miles on it and oil and filters have always been changed when they're due and I drive it like a grandmother drives her car, I don't beat on it. I did retire the truck for 2 years in my driveway back in 2019. I thought maybe a injector went bad so I changed the fuel filter and filled it up with that seafoam and ran it for a while and it still smoked at idle. I also checked the intercooler for leaks and it was good. Do you think that it could be a internal turbo seal that might have cracked while in retirement? I'm a muscle car gas junkie but this is my first diesel. Sorry this turned into a novel. Thumbs up on your video buddy. 👍
Thank you very much. Have you pulled the intake piping from turbo to the air cooler and looked for oil? Do you get a puff of smoke on startup? Valve seals maybe? Let me know what you find.
@@shanersmechaniclife3164 The intake piping to the intercooler has a very very light mist of oil in it but nothing to write home about. When I first crank up the truck there's no smoke, it only happens when it reaches full temperature and only at idle when ya come to a stop light. I did change my ccv box and the factory one was still in great condition and when I installed the new one the smoke got worse and then while i was working on it i decided to flush the antifreeze system and installed a new thermostat and I noticed that the smoke was worse with all that I did to it. The factory thermostat runs cooler than the one the Ford dealership sold me. Do you think from sitting up for 2 years and running it every 3 months until it reaches full operating temperature, do you think that maybe the oil return line in the turbo could be clogged and all that oil doesn't drain out fast enough from the turbo at idle? I also changed the air filter too. When I retired the truck i retired it with a fresh oil change and ALL NEW filters and always with a full tank of diesel but I did replaced the fuel filter last week just to make it was still clean and it had alot of wax on the bottom of it and it was a reddish color from that diesel extreme additive or maybe rust. Anyway my next move is to take off the turbo and look at all the lines running to it. I really appreciate you trying to help me. I'll let ya know what I came up with. Could I damage it more while running it in this condition? Again thank you for your help👍
@@williamsantiago7303 hi im currently having this exacly problem did you solve it???? I need to know S-o i can do that please
Great video n information thanks Louis San juan
Great video! Thanks a lot man👍 question: could I do a diy on the turbo if it’s a bad piston ring?
Thanks for the comment and video idea. Next time I come across that problem, I'll make sure I make a video. Thanks for watching
Man You are special ...thank you
My d40 has this same issue, and am trying to figure it out, but great video
I am glad you enjoyed the video. Did you ever figure out what was wrong with your d40?
Great info have as a general guide at what mileage should you replace a turbo assuming it’s been well serviced
I generally don't replace them based on mileage. I wait till they start having issues like low boost and oil leak issues. Basically if it's not broke don't fix it :) . Turbos will tell you when it's time for rebuild or replacement. Glad you liked the video.
Great video thankyou
Your welcome, thanks for watching and commenting!
Thank you!
Gas oembuangan di extract oleh destillasi bertingkat..
good content . thanks for shareing i have the same engine 6hk1 with the same problem pulled turbo and than i noticed there is oil in the pcv breather tube so i think i might get ride of the catch can and just vent it out the bottom like the truck you showed thats how my n14 vents , i priced a new filter for my pcv breather and isuzu wants 200 bucks for it , crazy . would you recommend cleaning these pcv breather filters with diesel and trying to reuse them?
thanks liked and subbed
Thanks for the comment. I'd try cleaning it first to troubleshoot and if that makes a difference then I'd order a new filter. $200 is alot to spend and not have it be the problem. Thanks for subscribing.
Good info mate
Thanks for the positive feedback and for commenting.
Thanks my man
Your welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thanks!
You're more than welcome! Thank you very much for your generosity. it's greatly appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
nice very. informative
Glad you enjoyed it. Too many people replace the part that shows the symptom and don't look into what's causing it.
Legend, that was handy as!
Thanks for the great comment. Glad you liked it. Sometimes easy to fix problems cause symptoms in expensive parts.
❤ good one mate this is exactly what happened to me as you said earlier in the video with the oil level. My oil level was way over the max level … before that fateful afternoon from work on the highway. The smoke was devastating the fire service had to attend to me at the scene … the car is still parked . What is the fix in my case?? Preciate ya
Hard to say without seeing the vehicle. Was the oil overfilled, or did the level rise because of fuel dilution or antifreeze? How is coolant level and oil color? I would try draining the oil down to proper level and try starting it. See if the smoke gradually gets better. Engine may need replacing. , Safest thing is to take it to a certified mechanic due to the fire hazard. Let me know how it works out for you. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Caranya di isi air H2O,red seandainya musim dinging bisa tititik beku air diturunkeun..
👍 great inf.
Thanks. Too many people don't look for the root cause of a failure.
Thanks brother
Why not explain cleaning the impellar to remove the dirt clogging?
can we take out the turbo and ckean with petrol?
These:
Lost pada mesin bukan tutupnya adalah exhaust atau sakuran oembuangan
I have a 370 Cumminls oil leak in the axust manifold
Nice job🤝💯👍💪🔥
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Hey thanks.
No problem! Thanks for commenting.
Top vid 👍 sound
Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it.
Cool
Perfect explanation. Thank you very much. I’m having so many issues have gone through 3 turbos in 6 months over 20K in repairs and purchases :(
Your welcome. 20k Ouch that sucks. Let me know what you find causing the repeated failures. I always ask myself when doing any repairs, what caused it to fail. ?
Hey I feel your pain I put $8k in my bmw and they want me to spend another $13k before its in excellent condition!!!
My turbo won't stop leaking, its new.
However. When i take the pipe off the compressor side it stops leaking, attached back on it within seconds its full of oil again
Radiator Dan carburator adalah bukan tutup satu nya destillasi bertingkat..
9 really courtesy
Great pano ba ang low rpm why❤❤
First class information ...👍
Thank you for the great comment. I enjoy sharing info with my viewers, especially if it helps them save money.
Hello friend, I have a 2018 Ram 2500 with the code P0299 turbo under boost, I already changed filters, checked the variable geometry turbo and it slides well. I replaced my boost sensor but the pressure is 0.08 to 0.12 psi but it should read 2.5 psi. Would it be a matter of checking the intercooler?
I would check closely for any sign of leaks like black residue around every joint, also check exhaust for restrictions. Let me know what you find. Thanks for watching
Does too much idle time make a leak? Great video!!
Thanks for the comment and glad you 👍 liked the video . in my opinion Idle time isn't very hard on the turbo as it's not spinning very fast provided your engine oil pressure is good at idle. But when you think of it, anytime something is moving wear is taking place not to mention burning fuel and money. The way I look atbit is if your not using it shut it off. Hope this was helpful.
I am guilty of using RTV on a my drain line recently... I really don't know what I was thinking, it'd be better off without a gasket at all haha
Any idea if having the stock PCV valve would restrict a gas engine? it has a turbo kit on it that otherwise was never there. And is Drilling out a PCV valve an option? When routing to a catch can and back into the intake?
Great informative video, probably the best on RUclips. Thank you!
Adding a turbo would definitely affect the pcv. Regardless of engine condition there will be more blow by then the pcv system was designed for. A good catch can set up would be a great idea
Great video. I have a diesel vw engine with 518000 miles with the original turbo. I do get some oil in the intercooler which I drain periodically. This is probably a stupid question but am I overdue for a new turbo. The car runs fine.
If your car is running well with normal power, I wouldn't mess with it. If it isn't broken don't fix it kinda thing. Thanks for watching.
Thanks mate, lm guilty of leaving my aircleaner longer than l should, not no more.
Your welcome. New air filter is cheap insurance for sure. Plus it helps your fuel economy. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for saving my truck n cash
You're more than welcome. Glad my video was able to help you.
If car was overfilled then what to do, I’ve cleaned intercooler, intake. Charge pipe. Inlets and outlets. But not the turbo. Car had a diesel runaway but is not ok and In limp mode. But turbo has oil underneath and is smoking slightly
What did you find wrong with it? Were you able to fix it?
Thanks bro ❤ from india
You are more than welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thanks
Your welcome. Glad you enjoyed it. What types of videos do you think youtube needs more of? I'm always looking for ideas.
Curious about it coolant lines on a turbo for example one on a Saab 9-3t 08 on a 4 cylinder engine mine seems to be adding extra exhaust gases over pressurizing expansion tank any info on this would be greatly appreciated
I have not seen a turbo be the cause of pressurizing the cooling system.
@@shanersmechaniclife3164 me neither I'm on my third Saab 9-3 I plugged the return line Turbo that meets into the upper radiator hose through a t connection and ever since I've done that it seems to have slowed the over pressurization very strange
@@shanersmechaniclife3164 my turbo charger has the coolant line in a coolant line out an oil line in an oil line out I know this is different than other turbos because the coolant lines to my understanding at least
Bro where is your shop
thanks
You're welcome!
2006 subaru sti all stock . Residiual oil leak under turbo. I suspect the oil return line
Let me know what you find. It's a very common place for a leak. High temperature and vibrations. Might just need retorque on bolts.
After seeing your videos why spend 4 years to become a mechanic
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Thanks for the great comment. I just want to share what I've learned over the years to help people make the right decisions when fixing their own vehicle. Thanks for watching.
My turbo is passing oil into the intake and smoking white through the exhaust when I check the oil it was above the mark. Does that means something else is broken? n if what can it be ?
What is your coolant level doing? White smoke can be burning coolant.
Good video
Thanks. Hope it helped you.
Thanks 🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬,
Your welcome. Thanks for watching.
So what if it’s not any of the things you pointed out Iv put 2 turbos on my truck and it’s still burning oil
Are you getting oil in the turbo outlet ducting? Not sure what engine you have or the milage, but I would double check crankcase pressure and pcv. Keep me posted on what you find.
We want more🎉
What would you like more of? More turbo videos or did you have other video types in mind? I'm always looking for ideas. Glad you liked the video!