Oil around turbo

[mikejay]

just changed my oil and noticed when i was underneeth that there was oil around the turbo? everywhere else clean and dry apart from this area. should i be worried? not noticed my car usin much oil as i very rairly need to top it up.

[MoggyTech]

Could be coming from the boost hoses, as these carry PCV blow by gases which has some oil vapor in it. Only other place is the oil feed and oil return lines, so check these carefully. Best way to find the leak, is clean the oil off, then start engine and inspect the area concerned. The highest point where oil appears is the source of the leak.

Worst case scenario is the actual turbo oil seals. If these have gone turbo will need rebuilt or replaced. If they leak badly, you can get a runaway engine.

[mikejay]

runaway engine?

[MoggyTech]

runaway engine?

Happens when the engine starts burning it's own oil rather than the diesel. Engine can continue to run when switched off, and over rev as well. Only way to stop it is stick it in gear with brakes on and try to stall it.

[Mike B]

Happens when the engine starts burning it's own oil rather than the diesel. Engine can continue to run when switched off, and over rev as well. Only way to stop it is stick it in gear with brakes on and try to stall it.

Unless you've got a 9.3l autoboxed bus!

Stand back and enjoy the show

[MoggyTech]

Unless you've got a 9.3l autoboxed bus!

Stand back and enjoy the show

Saw a runaway once on a 12 litre truck, the engine just ate itself

[mikejay]

blody hell that dont sound good.

[Shadow.1]

just changed my oil and noticed when i was underneeth that there was oil around the turbo? everywhere else clean and dry apart from this area. should i be worried? not noticed my car usin much oil as i very rairly need to top it up.

Hi: I've an 05 Octavia 1.9TDI 99,000 miles and it was leaking oil from underneath the turbo pipe. It can happen if you're not driving the car hard enough, not sure the correct way of it but it's oil that builds up because the turbo's not being used. I drive like a granny so can't argue. Apparently turbo diesels need to be flogged now and again to keep them breathing right. You can buy stuff to pour into the tank called Cataclean, a mechanic sold it to me but most motor factors have it. It cleans the cat,turbo,valves etc and other parts that need it. It's about £16 I used it on mine and it's fine now!

Mst likely this is what's causing it.

[Thirdtimeluck]

Happens when the engine starts burning it's own oil rather than the diesel. Engine can continue to run when switched off, and over rev as well. Only way to stop it is stick it in gear with brakes on and try to stall it.

Saw a runaway once on a 12 litre truck, the engine just ate itself

blody hell that dont sound good.

No it dont!

Did make me lol a bit imagining it though

[warwick hunt]

Hi: I've an 05 Octavia 1.9TDI 99,000 miles and it was leaking oil from underneath the turbo pipe. It can happen if you're not driving the car hard enough, not sure the correct way of it but it's oil that builds up because the turbo's not being used. I drive like a granny so can't argue. Apparently turbo diesels need to be flogged now and again to keep them breathing right. You can buy stuff to pour into the tank called Cataclean, a mechanic sold it to me but most motor factors have it. It cleans the cat,turbo,valves etc and other parts that need it. It's about £16 I used it on mine and it's fine now!

Mst likely this is what's causing it.