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Apr 23, 2008 | 11:09 PM

spencer922

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Turbo Question

Hey, I have a 95 F350 with that is completely stock. I was wondering how long the stock turbo usually lasts. I've looked around for a bit and haven't found much on this..Anything helps. Thanks.

Apr 23, 2008 | 11:15 PM

kawa

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Hi Spenser, I'm not sure if there is a mileage limit on the turbo, I've heard some guys state that they have the original turbo way past 150,000.

I think a lot has to do with frequent oil changes and letting the turbo cool down after hard running so the the bearings don't get coked up.

Perhaps someone else will jump in with different info.

Rog

Apr 23, 2008 | 11:26 PM

spencer922

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Shoot I forgot to even give you my mileage. Mine is at 206xxx at I'm still running the stock turbo. So I'm kind of expecting to need a new one...

Apr 23, 2008 | 11:41 PM

xgatorx1976

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My dad has 308,000 on his 96 F350 crew cab,4x4,3.55 ratio rears and we have never done a thing to the motor other than one set of glow plugs and oil changes to the motor, but its on its 4th trans

Apr 24, 2008 | 12:02 AM

maverick1701

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I have the orig turbo and I am at 316K on my 1994.5 F350

Apr 24, 2008 | 05:36 AM

tjbeggs

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On a stock truck the turbo is probably just fine. They are cheap anyway compared to items like the trans. You can get a good used turbo for $150-200 or a new rebuilt for $450-600.