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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Dalo Harkin on 21 March 2012, 07:18

Title: Swapping Turbo
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 21 March 2012, 07:18

Hi all,

I recently acquired a K03s (thanks Maxxeh  :wink:)

Do I have to do an oil change at the same time / will I lose lots of oil doin the change? I only replaced the oil and filter around 2 months ago

Thanks

Title: Re: Swapping Turbo
Post by: Toby on 21 March 2012, 07:34

I think so . And coolant also - dont quote me on that!

Title: Re: Swapping Turbo
Post by: stfc_gti on 21 March 2012, 08:22

Quote from: Toby on 21 March 2012, 07:34

I think so . And coolant also - dont quote me on that!

or what?  :grin:

Title: Re: Swapping Turbo
Post by: MaXXeH on 21 March 2012, 08:32

well really yes, you have to change the oil.   The oil return pipe is as low as the sump plug  :undecided:

You could try remove the oil return pipe from the turbo,  but expect oil in the face  :grin:

Title: Re: Swapping Turbo
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 21 March 2012, 08:42

Oil in the face - wont be the first time  :grin:

Cheers guys

Title: Re: Swapping Turbo
Post by: jamie16v on 21 March 2012, 08:56

It is possible to just remove the oil return from the turbo. It's tight but doable!

Title: Re: Swapping Turbo
Post by: Wazzzer on 21 March 2012, 17:34

yup, didn't change my oil when I swapped turbos for the same reason

drain your coolant though, I ended up with a puddle right where I needed to lay lol

Title: Re: Swapping Turbo
Post by: dan2252 on 22 March 2012, 00:20

if it was me id change the oil and filter just to be kind to your new turbo ;)