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Question by  LeighDear (23)

Why is my car's engine burning oil after a turbo replacement?

I have a Volvo SL.

 
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Answer by  Jarrod (13)

Your gasket could be blown. Maybe even your piston rings are shot. You could have put the turbo on wrong or the new one is a bad part. I get them sometimes from dealers. You should look to see first where the oil is leaking from and check the last time you had an oil change.

 
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Answer by  tab65 (456)

If your car is burning oil after a turbo replacement it is usually due to the turbo not being installed properly. There may be a loose connection or maybe even just a simple oil leak. Double check the turbo and all parts.

 
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Answer by  TRD (38)

Bad piston rings. Excessive engine wear - Rings, Valve guides, Valve seals could be possible reasons and not the turbo factor only. blue smoke from tail pipe, a possible indication.

 
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Answer by  palmerino (637)

Sounds like a bad turbo. Oil is used to cool turbos and it is probably leaking into the exhaust. Take it back to the shop, they should replace it.

 
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Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

The new turbo might have overstressed the engine and damaged a seal or the rings. Check the cyilinder to make sure they still have compression.

 
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Answer by  japratt (1687)

The turbo replacement that you put in your vehicle needs some time to get used to your vehicle. Once it gets used to it you will not have any more problems.

 
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