Is it a good idea?
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Is it a good idea?
i need to change my engine oil ASAP, but i have to replace my turbo soon, because this one is broke. I heard i should wait till i get my new turbo on before changing oil. or can i change it now?
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If the turbo change is immanent, I would wait to do the oil change. The new turbo will have a break-in just like a new engine and could add microscopic metal to the oil. A fresh oil change shortly after the turbo break-in will last longer.
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You can change the oil now if you want. There is no break in period for turbos. Once a turbo is in, you can spool it right up. If a new turbo is shaving out metallic pieces right off the bat, you've got a bad turbo.
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Isn't there a break-in on the bearings??
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I would change it now to get rid of the shavings or whatever, and also again at the same time as when you change your turbo because it is going to continue to pollute the oil.
Metal shavings in my engine oil would make me VERY concerned for the injectors and o-rings.
Metal shavings in my engine oil would make me VERY concerned for the injectors and o-rings.
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Nope. The turbo is designed to run right out of the box. After all, these things spin at speeds of over 100,000 RPM's. When I put in a brand new 38R in my truck, I took it down the road and lit it right up. That was over 2 years ago now. When you buy a new turbo, you're lucky to get installation instructions, but you'll never get any break in proceedures.
Also, after you shut down the truck and let it cool off enough for an oil change, you'll be lucky if there is even a teaspoon of oil left inside the turbo. It all drains down after the engine is shut off. I've pulled my turbo out enough times to see what actually does come out and how much.
Also, after you shut down the truck and let it cool off enough for an oil change, you'll be lucky if there is even a teaspoon of oil left inside the turbo. It all drains down after the engine is shut off. I've pulled my turbo out enough times to see what actually does come out and how much.
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