# Replacing audi turbo chargers

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-audi-turbo-chargers/30235>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** audi, a6\
**Created:** [May 9, 2009, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-audi-turbo-chargers/30235 "2009-05-09T14:33:17Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![jlhrsh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/57b2e6/32.png) [@jlhrsh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jlhrsh)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2009, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-audi-turbo-chargers/30235/1 "2009-05-09T14:33:17Z")

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My 2001 Audi A6 need new turbo chargers. It has approx. 100,00 miles on it. I love my car but will this expensive repair really give me another 100,00 miles?

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**Author:** ![oblivion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/3ab097/32.png) [@oblivion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oblivion)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2009, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-audi-turbo-chargers/30235/2 "2009-05-09T14:42:42Z")

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That’s your decision. If the engine, transmission, body, etc. are all in good shape, it might be worth it. You might consider switching to full synthetic oil (as I think the manual recommends) to get more life out of the new turbo.

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**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2009, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-audi-turbo-chargers/30235/3 "2009-05-09T15:02:53Z")

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Turbocharger failures are usually caused by infrequent oil changes, lack of lubrication, or possibly even driving habits in certain situations.  
Whether the new one lasts all depends.

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**Author:** ![TXdealer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/50afbb/32.png) [@TXdealer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TXdealer)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2009, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-audi-turbo-chargers/30235/4 "2009-05-09T22:33:12Z")

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I don’t think it will give you another 100k. As you mentioned, this is a very expensive job. It involves removing the entire engine assembly from the car, and is best left to the dealer or an Audi specialist. I would sell it or trade it unless you are ready for the possibility of continued expensive upkeep. You can make a very nice down payment on a car with your trade in and the money not spent on the turbos.