Just wondering when everyones turbos failed. I am at 90k and my mech. says i am gunna need new ones soon[:'(]. Just curious, I heard around 90 is normal so i am not worried.

 

SHHHH, don't say stuff like that, you'll jinx yourself!!!
They usually go out at around 100k if they are not taken care of properly, especially since audi uses regular dino oil in them from the factory.
If someone used synthetic in them since the car was new and didn't abuse it with a chip whatnot, there is no telling how long they can last.

 

Yeah don't make me get depressed man...[]

I am almost at 99k and the turbos haven't gone YET. But I have my suspicions that they are, such as oil in my TBB and DVs and such... [:@]

 

I'm still on the originals @ 160K

I didnt have an option to check for your poll!

 

Trust me you'll know when they are bad, they make a wicked sound!

 

Oh ok, so what is the oil in the TBB and stuff from? Thats not normal is it?

 

Ha ha, all turbo engines have oil in the intake lines. I took off a lower intercoolerhose on a 2.0T A3 and got about a half quart of oil down my shirt, it was nice..........

 

I have 101k and original turbos (knock on dashboard wood). The original owner and I always used Mobil1. My 2.7T was chipped at 79k miles, but I don't abuse it other than driving fast.

Ahbrit's answer gives me hope for making 200k on the originals! Agree - an option for "never" would have been nice.

 

Ok cool thanks for clearing that up for me. So an oily DV is fine too?

 

2.7t, 6 speed. Turbos are still good at 150k