Which Make's 'Turbo' is more problem free/reliable/durable

[Mrbms]

More cars (both b&b & exotic) are turbo charged, how good r they really r

 

 

 

i did read somewhere... some CooperS reporting bearing/seal problems in less than 60Kkms... me thinks thas kinda low... or is that the norm

 

knowledgeable inputs pse

[Hoppie24]

VW? i driven a Legacy GT for 1.5y without problem. So Subaru also?

[Mrbms]

  On 9/7/2010 at 5:42 AM, Hoppie24 said:

VW? i driven a Legacy GT for 1.5y without problem. So Subaru also?

 

ve snooped ard the foresters grp... so far nth frightening..

 

vw ngines seem ok.. but the 7 sp dry dsg .... ehhhh....

Edited September 7, 2010 by Mrbms

[Mightymito]

I have an Alfa Romeo mito 1.4 TB 155 hp since may last year. Sweet- makes my wheels go eeeeeeekkkkkkk

[Readonly]

  On 9/7/2010 at 5:39 AM, Mrbms said:

More cars (both b&b & exotic) are turbo charged, how good r they really r

 

 

 

i did read somewhere... some CooperS reporting bearing/seal problems in less than 60Kkms... me thinks thas kinda low... or is that the norm

 

knowledgeable inputs pse

 

really depends on how you drive and maintain cars with turbo.

if you whack your ride or goes to track, then whichever turbo ride will also have seals leaking, shaft play etc

 

[Edrollbrick]

regular engine maintenance with good synthetic oil is very important. This is the ultimate turbo killer.

 

Overboosting with adjustments/modification other than standard, you can expect some seals, oil, gas, leaks and early failure.

 

 

[Mrbms]

60k is really too soon.. assuming the owner religiously follow svc intervals

Edited September 7, 2010 by Mrbms

[Mrbms]

  On 9/7/2010 at 5:50 AM, Mightymito said:

I have an Alfa Romeo mito 1.4 TB 155 hp since may last year. Sweet- makes my wheels go eeeeeeekkkkkkk

 

bone stock condition

[Readonly]

  On 9/7/2010 at 5:50 AM, Mightymito said:

I have an Alfa Romeo mito 1.4 TB 155 hp since may last year. Sweet- makes my wheels go eeeeeeekkkkkkk

 

must have terrible tyres on your ride

[Mini-itx]

Maintenance is especially important for Turbo cars esp. turbos using ball bearings cause they are less tolerant to debris in the oil. Companies like Borg Warner, Garrett, Mitsubishi, IHI all make very good Turbos. AFAIK, many WRC teams are using IHI Turbos.

[20G]

  On 9/7/2010 at 5:50 AM, Mightymito said:

I have an Alfa Romeo mito 1.4 TB 155 hp since may last year. Sweet- makes my wheels go eeeeeeekkkkkkk

 

155bhp can make u so happy. I see ur an easily contented person. btw, pls change ur tires. seems like they are wearing out sooner then u thought..

Edited September 7, 2010 by 20G

[Mightymito]

 

I whack and floor the pedal all the time for over a year......golly hope no hidden damage done so far

[Mini-itx]

  On 9/7/2010 at 6:36 AM, Mightymito said:

 

I whack and floor the pedal all the time for over a year......golly hope no hidden damage done so far

 

IT doesn't matter. unless you are running at max boost for continously for hours, then your turbo may overheat and up lorry.

[Readonly]

  On 9/7/2010 at 6:36 AM, Mightymito said:

 

I whack and floor the pedal all the time for over a year......golly hope no hidden damage done so far

 

Flooring the pedal will cause wheel spins for you? at 155bhp only, i think you better check your tyres :p

[Mini-itx]

  On 9/7/2010 at 5:50 AM, Mightymito said:

I have an Alfa Romeo mito 1.4 TB 155 hp since may last year. Sweet- makes my wheels go eeeeeeekkkkkkk

 

You eeeeekkkkk when you lauch car form rest or just go WOT. If just going WOT makes you lose grip..... You better change your tyres......

[Subarugt]

my fren 1.4TSI with 7sp dsg gearbox piang after 1 year... lucky agent warranty else $$$

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  On 9/7/2010 at 7:20 AM, Subarugt said:

my fren 1.4TSI with 7sp dsg gearbox piang after 1 year... lucky agent warranty else $$$

 

eh what has gearbox piang got to do with turbo reliability?

[Mightymito]

would retuning a 1.4L 155bhp to 185bhp be risky?