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how often should you clean ur turbo

22K views 15 replies 7 participants last post by  SCPowerstrokecowgirl  
#1 ·
How often should you clean ur turbo? I would have to take it somewhere to have it done as im not even going to try a attempt of doing it myself, to much crap i would take off and never get it back to normal
 
#2 ·
Only when it gets dirty enough to cause the vanes to stick, or if you happen to have the turbo out for other fixes, then you might as well clean it.

My current turbo has never been cleaned, going on 3.5 years without issues.

As long as your not idling for a prolong time, using a smoke switch, or letting the truck sit (rust on vanes/unison ring), you should be fine. Just give her a good work out every now and then to excersize the vanes.
 
#3 ·
I answered in the other thread, but there's no real set amount of time. In humid climates, they are more prone to sticking, particularly when they spend a lot of time parked or idling. Like your horses, they need to be exercised. This keeps the oil flowing and the vanes moving.

PS. I'm sure that you could pull your own turbo and clean it. It isn't difficult at all, but the engine looks VERY intimidating. There are plenty of folks who have documented the process quite well and worst case, you might just have a little get together and invite some CPA members over to give you a hand. :thumb:
 
#4 ·
I used to do everything in my 99, but man i not sure where to start on these 6.0L lol they look very intimidating , good idea Shawn
 
#7 ·
I thought your boyfriend drove a Dodge diesel? Can't he clean it? :poke


:roll1: J/K
 
#12 ·
just realized ur a girl sorry i think i said "u can do it bro" in one of my posts i didnt even look at ur name i was just reading the posts......lol...........doh!
lol its fine
 
#15 ·
So does he get jealous because he know you drive a move badass truck than him lol


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#16 ·
LOL no, When i met him he drove a white dodge 1500(01 model) and i had mine 99 f350 dullay then, he brought his 2500 regency pkg truck its a sporty looking truck but stops at every gas station. No he doesnt get jealous lol:D