• WigginIII@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Does anyone know? What is the failure rate, or need for turbo replacement during a car’s lifespan? Is it a guaranteed must replace in 10, 15, or 20 years? Or do they tend to last the life of the vehicle?

      • spongebob_meth@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        Depends on the design and how the vehicle is cared for. Under normal operation, keeping up with maintenance (mainly making sure it has decent oil), typically the turbo will last the life of the vehicle.

      • blarescare25@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        It’s not just the turbo that fails (they do) it’s all ancillary parts that go with it. It’s also the extra stress on the engine, which aren’t over built like they used to be. It’s the tighter packaging making working on other stuff a pain in the dick.

        Is there a turbo engine, that’s known for its minimal maintenance and longevity?

        • AWesPeach@alien.topBEnglish
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          10 months ago

          I know it’s not the exactly the same but pretty much every diesel engine is a turbo. They are hailed as some of the most reliable engines in vehicles. GMs new 2.7l turbo gas engine is supposedly heavily based on a diesel engine and so far has a good track record since 2018 in the Silverado.

          • blarescare25@alien.topBEnglish
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            10 months ago

            Just yesterday I spoke to my mechanic during my inspection and asked which brand he suggested to avoid and without thought replied GM.

            He also had a Ram truck in the shop, a o ring in an injector went. The truck was under 100k, yes with the diesel.

            Everyone who is down voting similar sentiments as mine on the risk of reliability going to turbo I bet you doesn’t actually work on their cars and probably a good chunk just lease. Making the problem of reliability/maintenance irrelevant.

            Will see in a few years.