How long should a turbo last?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by texasmorrell, Nov 30, 2017.

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  1. little cat 500

    little cat 500 Road Train Member

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    I don't think there is a good answer to that texasmorrell could last 5 min could go 5 months
     
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    Talked to mech. He said to watch for oil making it over to the air intake side and for smoke when I start it in the morning. If I see either get it replaced ASAP. He said the oil I am seeing at the turbo now is weeping from idling. I just started idling at night cuz I got rid of my APU.
     
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