Hey guys i have about 90k miles on my '03 2.7t, just had a quick question on the stock turbos. Has anyone here had this model and had the turbo blow out, or have an estimate of about the approximate mileage when they generally do? thanks

 

Around 91K miles is when you can expect a high rate of failure
Just yanking your chain... I couldn't resist...
Some folks have 200k miles on the original set of turbos, while others will just go through them every 50-60k miles... It is how you drive and how good you are with keeping up the maintenance. Don't blast the turbos when the car is still cold, and let time to cool off before turning off the engine. Use a good oil too!

 

My 03 with the six speed made it until I sold it at 80k. (flywheel went out and I sold it for spite, don't ask.).

My 04 on the other hand blew out at 55,000.

 

My '02, on the other hand, has 123,000 and counting and I expect them to last to 250,000. See zippy_gg's advice on how to do so.

Bob

 

yeah great i usually try to follow those guidelines... hopefully they will last for a good while. thanks for the tips

 

They are just a component of the the bucket that changes the sleep of the Audi owners.

 

I havent had a single problem with my car *knock on wood* and this already keeps me up at night. Treat her right and she'll reward you with turbo life. You dont want the Mystic Turbo Lady to knock at your door. B!tch demands so much of your wallet...


(peddling her "get new turbos" line and *harrumph harrumph*...)

 

155050 on oem ko3s

 

It is within reason to believe that they are blown or blowing oil. It seems to be the magic number. I just bought an 04 a6 s-line with 52000 mi and my passenger side turbo is starting to blow oil. I am having it repaired as we speak. 25 Hrs in labor and 1200 for the turbo. My audi tech tells me that the only way to keep them going is proper maintenance and driving. If you bought the car used then you have no idea how it was treated. It should warm up so the oil can circulate in the turbo blower. After reving it hard dont shut the car right off beacause you dont want to cut oil to a spinning turbo. Use synthetic oil as it lubs better so if you do shut down too early damage will be minimal. You dont have to worry to much about heat as there is a water jacket on each unit which continues to cool the unit after power has been shut off. Its not good to let the car idle for long periods of time as the exhaust side of the turbo never gets to cool down. If you do have your turbos serviced have them change all 4 oil lines. Very important. On average its about 4500 for both turbos to be replaced. Good Luck!!!!!