[Randomaccess335]

Still on original turbos for 76k
No WG rattle or smoking

Anyone have them last this long?

I'm jb4 FBO since 45k and I beat the hell out of them
R

[skatenc123]

Mine were rattling scince 60k waste gate gave up at 78k

[Stucks]

86k, original turbos/wastegates. Been tuned since 30k miles. i get some occasional wastegate rattle, but other than that, they seem to still boost ok and do not smoke. dont burn any oil either. daily the car on about 18 psi.

[914kid]

Mine rattle at 32k LOL

[Miko226]

i currently have about 70k on stock turbos been tuned since 50k (possibly tuned earlier) I get a slight rattle at times however boosting strong. I'm planning on getting turbos replaced around 80k from dealership

[Randomaccess335]

Originally Posted by Miko226

i currently have about 70k on stock turbos been tuned since 50k (possibly tuned earlier) I get a slight rattle at times however boosting strong. I'm planning on getting turbos replaced around 80k from dealership

That's what I'm hoping for replacement around 80k.

So I'm not the only one
Thanks
R

[jgocampo]

83k miles on original turbos. No wastegate rattle or siren, and I push the car almost all the time. These things were made to be driven! No tunes so far.

[135Pats]

49xxx original turbos. Boost perfectly, no rattle, no excessive whine...smokes for days and modest oil consumption (1qt every 1K or so, probably a little less).

[Miko226]

Originally Posted by Randomaccess335

That's what I'm hoping for replacement around 80k.

So I'm not the only one
Thanks
R

Yeah if you have your car serviced at the dealer have them document a rattle a couple times before you actually have them replaced so it goes through with no problem

[Jklad]

96k original turbos afaik, purchased car at 38k. Wastegates replaced twice - first time at 45k, rattle came back with a vengance, replaced again at 78k, no problems since, knock on wood. Tuned since 50k

Was told by BMW tech friend to help prevent turbo failure, change oil every 5-6k, and ensure it's always topped off, never let it even dip low.

I also make sure to wait until engine temp hits at least 170 before dipping into boost and shifting higher than 3k. Also, let engine run a bit after romping on it to cool the turbos off, prior to shutting off the car. Not sure if all this matters, but it helps me sleep better at night.

[franzzz]

80K without problems.
stock turbo

[BoostaVita]

147k original hard working turbos (cobb tuned since 63k). Treat them with respect and they will perform for you (4-5k OCI, warm up and cool down steps, etc.)

[charrigan]

I'm at 108k. Orig turbos, no rattle, zero oil consumption at 6k mile OCI. Been tuned since 89k miles.

[iknowitsfast]

Originally Posted by Bossimo

147k original hard working turbos (cobb tuned since 63k). Treat them with respect and they will perform for you (4-5k OCI, warm up and cool down steps, etc.)

I pray I last that long. Thats awesome.

[marcvtec]

145xxxkm, tuned since birth 0km
18 psi daily

But I bought a set of vargas cause I figure the will go soon, I do not like down time.

[Stucks]

Oh I forgot to add that I do 6000 mile oil change intervals with german castrol. great stuff.

[AK 335i]

Originally Posted by Randomaccess335

Still on original turbos for 76k
No WG rattle or smoking

Anyone have them last this long?

I'm jb4 FBO since 45k and I beat the hell out of them
R

woah. mine went at 30-32k miles lol

I change oil now like every 2k miles. but for me that's a few months


wait is thus u Ron¿

[Randomaccess335]

Originally Posted by AK 335i

woah. mine went at 30-32k miles lol

I change oil now like every 2k miles. but for me that's a few months


wait is thus u Ron

Yeah it me, just checking how many turbos out there with high mileage.
Btw I change oil every 5-6k mobil 1 euro 0-40 always wait for proper warmup and cool down period after hard driving.
I'm looking at rb's down the road, but wouldn't mind a new set of stockers before the 82k warranty runs out.
R

[Randomaccess335]

And I'm glad to see so many people not afraid of high mileage, I plan on keeping mine for a long time
R

[shortseller]

In any event, turbo replacement costs have come way way down since the first failures were recorded. So it's pretty much like any other part replacement(i think about $600) and needs about 10 hrs labor. Any indy shop, even cheaper. So don't fret guys, it's not as scary as once was.

[Transport3r]

Originally Posted by AK 335i

I change oil now like every 2k miles. but for me that's a few months

I wouldn't do that if I were you. Fresh oil has ALOT of detergents in it, which break down over time. Therefore running your engine pretty much always with 'fresh' oil is not good for it either. I change mine every 10K and I'm sure to use a full synthetic (which BMW dealer oil is NOT)

[Killerfish2012]

10/06 build date, 110,000 miles, tuned and tracked since 38K, currently running 19lbs race maps.......NO issues.