why do turbos use oil? - 6SpeedOnline - Porsche Forum and Luxury Car Resource

Oct 11, 2004 | 04:31 AM

4carl

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why do turbos use oil?

Most turbos use about a quart in 1-1.5k mi.. Is it being burned in the cylinders or is it lost in the turbo seals? thanks carl

Oct 11, 2004 | 04:38 AM

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i believe it is being used by the ball bearings and other areas inside the turbo that require lubrication.

Oct 11, 2004 | 04:54 AM

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The standard turbos do not have ball bearings.

Oct 11, 2004 | 05:15 AM

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dbelleperc is infamous around these parts

Lube, and cooling.

Oct 11, 2004 | 10:13 PM

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My GT3 does not use any oil and the GT2 uses about a qt in 1200 mi. The 2 is lower reving and the same basic engine. If it is the turbos where is it being burned?

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