Turbo Problems (oil in intercooler)
Hi Mav, and everyone
I THINK? I am in a similar situation to Mav at the moment? I am no mechanic, so I am open to ideas and advice from those more mechanically minded tham me....
I had my Turbo replaced about 15 months ago under warranty, as my 2006 model, 120 series Prado (pre D4D) Turbo Diesel was under-powered and there was a slight whirring noise starting to develop.
Since I had the Turbo replaced I have been going through oil like there is no tomorrow. There are no oil stains on the driveway or obvious leaks but the engine oil light has come on a couple of times and I have had to top up the oil.
I had the car serviced today and mentioned my oil dramas. My local mechanic states there was an "Excessive amount of oil in the intercooler" but he cannot say whether the turbo is faulty again, or maybe the piston rings or stem rings (I think he said?) are leaking?
I headed off to Toyota this afternoon and told them I have been losing heaps of oil since I had the turbo replaced. I showed them my mechanics receipts over the past year showing I have been low on oil a couples of times and questioning a faulty turbo. It is booked in for Friday for a proper diagnosis...
Anyways, like Mav, I am nervously awaiting a determination by my local Toyotal Dealer. As I said, if there are any mechanics out there with a decent opinion please let me know what you think.
Hi Mav, and everyone
I THINK? I am in a similar situation to Mav at the moment? I am no mechanic, so I am open to ideas and advice from those more mechanically minded tham me....
I had my Turbo replaced about 15 months ago under warranty, as my 2006 model, 120 series Prado (pre D4D) Turbo Diesel was under-powered and there was a slight whirring noise starting to develop.
Since I had the Turbo replaced I have been going through oil like there is no tomorrow. There are no oil stains on the driveway or obvious leaks but the engine oil light has come on a couple of times and I have had to top up the oil.
I had the car serviced today and mentioned my oil dramas. My local mechanic states there was an "Excessive amount of oil in the intercooler" but he cannot say whether the turbo is faulty again, or maybe the piston rings or stem rings (I think he said?) are leaking?
I headed off to Toyota this afternoon and told them I have been losing heaps of oil since I had the turbo replaced. I showed them my mechanics receipts over the past year showing I have been low on oil a couples of times and questioning a faulty turbo. It is booked in for Friday for a proper diagnosis...
Anyways, like Mav, I am nervously awaiting a determination by my local Toyotal Dealer. As I said, if there are any mechanics out there with a decent opinion please let me know what you think.
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