Hey everyone thanks for all the replies. Sorry I did not check up I didn’t know this tread had this much traffic.I only thought the smoke could be related to the Washer container leak is because I previously had a coolant leak that led to smoke coming from the hood when the engine was hot and it dripped , so I didn’t think it was out of possibility.Im in the shop now here they did the oil change.Hoping its just sludge or something minor. def not a troll
So I left the shop. Try said the oil was low just from 3 weeks ago wich meant it was burning oil.they said the turbo seals are blown … Does it sound correct? Shoul I upgrade to a k4 turbo with so many miles or keep it stock ?
What kind of vehicle are we talking about? Make, Model, Year, Mileage?
I would keep it stock whatever it is.
".they said the turbo seals are blown … Does it sound correct? Shoul I upgrade to a k4 turbo with so many miles or keep it stock ? "
I’m sorry, but this person is either the quintessential troll or is somebody who totally lacks common sense.
Let’s look at the so-called “facts”:
This mystery vehicle allegedly went more than 30k miles without an oil change.
Now, the OP wants to know whether he/she should “upgrade the turbocharger”.
Why?
So that he/she can detonate the engine more quickly than it would have been destroyed under ordinary circumstances?
To put this in human terms, it is like asking if a person who has already suffered a heart attack should start engaging in long-distance running, instead of getting medical/surgical treatment.
Even if I was extremely automotively-impaired, I think that I would be inclined to ask about repairing or replacing the already damaged engine, rather than “upgrading the turbocharger”.
I still think this person is not a troll
But it is clear that they are not a car guy, not by any stretch of the imagination
There are some other posters who have exhibited far more troll-like behaviour
Answering the OP seems like shouting down a deep and empty well.
I don’t know. If she’s at a chain lube place or a decietful mechanic, they could be just taking this person for a ride. Her car might not even have a Turbo!!!
Nobody that wonders if the washer fluid bottle leak is causing smoke has ever heard the term 4K turbocharger. This troll is ROFL.
Lol not a turbo? it’s a mk4 gti. 1.8 I know it’s sometimes worth it to upgrade the tturbo if it blows as they are cheaper than a oem turbo. You guys are beating me up.
Rather than upgrading the turbo, you should be considering upgrading your maintenance schedule.
Turbos contain essentially a shaft with an impeller on each end and a bearing with seals in between. They’re are cooked by the hot exhaust stream and spin at speeds in excess of 200,000 rpm. The bearing is cooled and lubricated by circulating some engine oil through it. This is extremely hard on the oil, which is why synthetic is required on turbocharged engines (it stands up to the heat better). Failure to keep the proper level of fresh oil in a turbocharged engine is certain death to the turbo.
And yes, failed seals in the turbo will allow the oil to be drawn in by the engine and burned.
I should be clear that failure to maintain a proper level of fresh oil is inherently damaging to the engine as well, and especially bad if the oil that’s lubricating the engine is now contaminated with cooked oil from the turbo. You’ve shortened the life of your engine, and likely set yourself up for an engine that burns oil and loses compression before it would have had it been properly treated. At some point, maybe in the near future, you’ll be back asking about gumped up sparkplugs, rough idling, a failed cat converter, burning oil, and other excessive wear related problems. But for now, I’d suggest just changing the turbo with whatever you can find that’s cheap. Chinese aftermarket.
I hope this information helps. And I hope it’s an eye-opener.
“You guys are beating me up.”
While we all agree you’re not a car guy, by any stretch of the imagination . . .
Some of us are labeling you a troll
While others . . . myself included . . . are trying to put your seemingly bizarre questions in the context of somebody who doesn’t know much about cars. I’m giving you the benefit of the doubt
you definitely are taking it well…
I’m giving you the benefit of the doubt that you are not a troll. Your first question was a bit generic so it was possible to give a generic answer, but when you get into questions about turbo’s and blown seals, you will need to be a little more interactive.
I understand wanting to keep personal information on the internet to a minimum, but at this point, in order to provide you with some useful advice, will will need information about the vehicle, such as year, make, model, number of miles and maybe a little about its maintenance history.
You did start off with saying that you went 30k over the normal oil change interval. I have to ask if that was a typo by any chance. Not a lot of engines will tolerate 30k between oil changes and those that do survive one, will be severely compromised, so please clear that up for us.
So what’s a Mk4 GTI 1.8? Would that be a Volkswagen Golf/Rabbit GTI by any chance? What year? European or American model?
Ed B.
Keith and EDB thanks … It’s a 2003 be gti 2.8 t. Recently had timing belt:water pump.clutch, done. I now remembered I got a change last year so I’m more around 15k over oil change. Just so stupid on my part. Any help thank you
Well, how about checking the oil now, maybe it has way, way too much oil! And one should check oil at least once a year, just joking!
yeah, elly when it starts tapping, check it! duh!
So what make is a “be”? If I may make a suggestion, keep a notebook. I keep track of the fill ups on the front of the page, i.e Date, price, amount, gallons (or liters), Trip Odo, Odo, and mpg. On the back I keep track of maintenance, i.e. oil changes, the last time I checked the oil level, tire pressure, etc. As I am forgetful myself it helps to keep everything written down.
I would get into the habit of checking oil, coolant, trans fluid levels on a regular basis. Hopefully you dodged a bullet. Keep asking questions, it’s the only way to learn.
Ed B.
I did not know that the 2.8 came with a turbo.
So it is the turbo seals. I am getting a new OEM turbo installed along with gaskets and all new tubes.all this for 1100$. I’m getting a good deal from a friend of a friend who does great work on german cars. What would this run a a dealership ? He’s also changing the oil taking all the rust out of existing parts and coolant flush. Thanks for all your help everyone.he said I need to bring it in every 3 months for maintense.