[Knightrodrob]

Hey everyone
I was putting on a missing shield under the car. And noticed a small amount of oil at turbo air cooler piping. I work on trucks and don't think there should be any oil there. It's seeping past the area where air pipe connects to turbo. Is this normal or what?

 

[Weps]

Welcome to turbogvng )
I think every turbocharger leaks oil through there. I know, it's not 'normal' at all but I havent heard anyone saying that's hella of a problem. You complete a little from time to time and enjoy that little snail.
I've changed the feed lines, the silicon hose, everything... same thing happening, keeps leaking but nothing major tho.

 

[jmc]

… dont think those germans would consider any sliver of oil external to the motor is acceptable 😋

 

[Weps]

… dont think those germans would consider any sliver of oil external to the motor is acceptable 😋

Definitely agree with you but what to do about it?

 

[jmc]

i usually superclean the affected area then track it in daily use to at least try to locate the source if nebulous
if obvious i suggest removing the part closest to the source and go from there … oil leaks never end well
eg if that turbo siezes it wont be pretty … especially in congested hi speed traffic

 

[Weps]

I had to rebuild the engine after I broke it... and now the only leak comes from that red silicone hose and really dont know what to do to fix it :-s

 

[Knightrodrob]

Definitely agree with you but what to do about it?

I will let u guys know what the dealer says. I call it a issue. Or the turbo is drawing oil from somewhere. And pushing it thru the intake. I would definitely fix it. But it's under Warranty. So I have to be patient. 🙄

 

[Knightrodrob]

I will let u guys know what the dealer says. I call it a issue. Or the turbo is drawing oil from somewhere. And pushing it thru the intake. I would definitely fix it. But it's under Warranty. So I have to be patient. 🙄

Update 5 days later on the small oil leak. Says that's pretty much normal. A little Oil on the pressure side of turbo. Hmmmm. They replaced the pipe. I will be watching it. They said I still have a pretty good amount of warranty left. Whatever that means lol. They also said they replaced an axle(@ 36k) said it was popping on turns. I don't think so. Oh well let them change it. And a software update for trans. So there u have it. Took it there Sat and gonna finish it today.

 

[Weps]

So the stealership says that it's normal? Ok... :-s

 

[Knightrodrob]

So the stealership says that it's normal? Ok... :-s

Yeah that issue is not over yet. When I go to pick it up. We gonna have a talk. To be continued. Lol.

 

[Weps]

Really looking forward to the update :d
Cheers