Turbo Whine
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Turbo Whine
Help!! Has anyone else had this problem?
I own an 04 250 Lariat CC PSD. It has been running great with no problems averaging about 16-17 mpg with an around town/highway driving combined.
Yesterday I drove to a friends house about 35 miles away. I have had the truck for 3 weeks and it just turned over 2000 miles. I was there about 7 hours and headed home.
I immediately noticed a higher pitched turbo whine at all RPM'S. It made this noise the entire way home regardless of my speed. I of course starting thinking the worst after reading this forum the past few months and figured I would be headed into the dealership today.
I started it up this morning and drove to work (20 miles) and it wasn't making the noise anymore. I drove to lunch and still didn't hear any noise.
There was no change in temp or the way I drove it. It has not been flashed.
Anyone else have this same issue?
Thanks,
Mark
I own an 04 250 Lariat CC PSD. It has been running great with no problems averaging about 16-17 mpg with an around town/highway driving combined.
Yesterday I drove to a friends house about 35 miles away. I have had the truck for 3 weeks and it just turned over 2000 miles. I was there about 7 hours and headed home.
I immediately noticed a higher pitched turbo whine at all RPM'S. It made this noise the entire way home regardless of my speed. I of course starting thinking the worst after reading this forum the past few months and figured I would be headed into the dealership today.
I started it up this morning and drove to work (20 miles) and it wasn't making the noise anymore. I drove to lunch and still didn't hear any noise.
There was no change in temp or the way I drove it. It has not been flashed.
Anyone else have this same issue?
Thanks,
Mark
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I have heard a lot a varying pitches to the turbo all the time. Keep in mind that it is variable vane which changes with barometric pressure and a whole bunch of other parameters. It will change with the weather. I wouldn't worry about it unless you get some other symptoms like noticeable loss of power, noticeable oil residue around the turbo that might indicate turbo bearing problems. I know there have been a few problems but really a few. These turbos have been around a long time and they are pretty solid. I have an 03 engine and I know it is a Garrett who has been making turbos for aircraft, diesels, etc.
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Originally Posted by SBV45
I have heard a lot a varying pitches to the turbo all the time. Keep in mind that it is variable vane which changes with barometric pressure and a whole bunch of other parameters. It will change with the weather. I wouldn't worry about it unless you get some other symptoms like noticeable loss of power, noticeable oil residue around the turbo that might indicate turbo bearing problems. I know there have been a few problems but really a few. These turbos have been around a long time and they are pretty solid. I have an 03 engine and I know it is a Garrett who has been making turbos for aircraft, diesels, etc.
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Originally Posted by Tim Lamkin
SB mine is an 03/03 could it be a Garrett also.......how do we know?
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TurboWhine has not come back
Guys,
Thanks for the information. Truck hasn't made the noise any more and I have driven it at least another 200 miles.
I'll keep my fingers crossed.
Thanks,
Mark
Thanks for the information. Truck hasn't made the noise any more and I have driven it at least another 200 miles.
I'll keep my fingers crossed.
Thanks,
Mark
