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General => The garage => Topic started by: mac456 on 08 October 2013, 08:28
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Hi,
well my car needs a replacement turbo (mk5 golf gti, wastegate failure)
I have only just bought the car so the independent dealer is doing it, well his garage.
The problem I have is, when I mentioned to him make sure he uses the correct oil he said I don't think the oil is being changed.... (he may not know as he isn't doing the change)
Is this even possible during a turbo change? And how important is it that the turbo is primed?
ps. The turbo is a recon
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It is quite easy to not change the oil when changing the turbo but its always reccomended to have it changed. Priming the turbo is very important.
You'll find that there is a note that comes with a reman turbocharger saying that new oil and filter must be fitted and turbo must be primed or warranty will be invalid.
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ever tryed claim on a turbo warranty from a motor factor ? they just give you the run around till you get bored.
should they chainge the oil and filter - yes
will they - on bodge it and scarper warranty work not likely
i managed to grenade 4 garret VNT turbos on work van, doing about 1 a fortnight, those engines are prone to lube issues and they never replaced / cleaned any of the pipework out or changed the tiny filter in the oil line for the turbo ether.