Oil in the intercooler tubes. Normal? - 6SpeedOnline - Porsche Forum and Luxury Car Resource

Jan 18, 2009 | 07:52 AM

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Oil in the intercooler tubes. Normal?

I noticed a little oil in the intercooler tubes the other day. Is this normal?

Jan 18, 2009 | 07:54 AM

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A lot or a little?

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Jan 18, 2009 | 08:05 AM

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My car had some oil in the Y-pipe and hoses attached to the Y-pipe. Porsche wrench told me it was normal. It will be heavier if the car is overfilled with oil.

Jan 18, 2009 | 08:09 AM

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Normal.

Jan 18, 2009 | 08:10 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackHorseTurbo

I noticed a little oil in the intercooler tubes the other day. Is this normal?

It's normal on most turbo cars to have a little oil. It is turbo blow by.

Jan 18, 2009 | 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MBailey

My car had some oil in the Y-pipe and hoses attached to the Y-pipe. Porsche wrench told me it was normal. It will be heavier if the car is overfilled with oil.

ok good. That is where I spotted the oil. I feel better about it.

Jan 18, 2009 | 08:19 AM

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Its normal, dont worry. I have seen it most turbo cars.

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Jan 18, 2009 | 08:25 AM

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Thanks fellas.

Jan 18, 2009 | 02:26 PM

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my car has a new engine and turbos and always see a little, it is normal in these cars

Jan 18, 2009 | 02:33 PM

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it's not really as much "normal" as it is "common". Unless it's really excessive, it's not worth worrying about. It's just oil being pushed through the seals from the center section to the compressor housing and being pushed into the tubes. The more boost you make, the more oil you will see in the tubes.