Looks like turbo seals are going out

hawkm3 · 03-13-2015, 12:56 PM

So from doing as much research as possible and looking at the possible symptoms, I came to the conclusion my turbo seals are going bad, which turbo, idk. My car has been smoking alot and I can smell burnt oil, smoke is oil/blueish. After looking around in my car I saw alot of oil on the coupler that goes from the turbo outlets to the FMIC, as you can see in the picture below. However my oil never seems to be low, which leads me to believe they are just burning oil little by little. What would you guys suggest it is or I'm I right? I'm at 18k miles which also blows my mind! 2009 n54 FBO

https://flic.kr/p/rjv5Z2

Cavpilot2k · 03-13-2015, 02:06 PM

You've aleeady gone FBO, I would seriously consider replacing the turbos (with bigger aftermarkets) rather than fixing them at this point.
Understanding you only have 18k miles and that sucks, but it sounds like you honestly don't drive your car enough. Seals go bad when they aren't used. Cars were meant to be driven, not sit around in showcases.
My $.02

bokyo1987 · 03-13-2015, 02:08 PM

I think the turbo seals are done for... Especially if the oil is starting to seep like that.

Went to the drag strip last night and ended up with bluish/white smoke and that horrid smell as well.

It might be time for new turbos.

hawkm3 · 03-13-2015, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Cavpilot2k

You've aleeady gone FBO, I would seriously consider replacing the turbos (with bigger aftermarkets) rather than fixing them at this point.
Understanding you only have 18k miles and that sucks, but it sounds like you honestly don't drive your car enough. Seals go bad when they aren't used. Cars were meant to be driven, not sit around in showcases.
My $.02

Never did I say I never drove my car enough, I drive my car like a bat out of hell, and do track days alot actually, I bought the car with low miles, however me being me ima run the car till the turbos go.

hawkm3 · 03-13-2015, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bokyo1987

I think the turbo seals are done for... Especially if the oil is starting to seep like that.

Went to the drag strip last night and ended up with bluish/white smoke and that horrid smell as well.

It might be time for new turbos.

I figured it was the turbos, I'm not going to try and fix them at this point, ima just let them go bad on thier own, I seen people on here run bad turbo seals for 30k miles

livnpaintball2 · 03-13-2015, 05:58 PM

Do a oil sample and make sure your not leaking fuel into the oil.

hawkm3 · 03-13-2015, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by livnpaintball2

Do a oil sample and make sure your not leaking fuel into the oil.

How exactly do you go about doing this?

livnpaintball2 · 03-13-2015, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph1M

How exactly do you go about doing this?

Google Blackstone and they will send you a free kit. You can take the oil from the filter or the drain. It like $25 for the report.

hawkm3 · 03-13-2015, 08:56 PM

Nice I'll look into that thanks!

Grip&Go · 03-16-2015, 09:06 AM

http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28837

just n case u seen replacements

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Cavpilot2k Chief Warrant Officer 1023 Rep 1,638 Posts Drives: like a damn lunatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	You've aleeady gone FBO, I would seriously consider replacing the turbos (with bigger aftermarkets) rather than fixing them at this point. Understanding you only have 18k miles and that sucks, but it sounds like you honestly don't drive your car enough. Seals go bad when they aren't used. Cars were meant to be driven, not sit around in showcases. My $.02 __________________ "Prius" is Latin for Eunuch. "Hrothgar": 2012 135i: 6MT M-Sport, BSM/Blk; Nav, Premium, Convenience, HK Dinan Stage 2 +PPK /// BMW PE /// VRSF CP /// K&N /// Koni Sports /// RSFB Inserts /// MPS4S 225/255 /// Other Stuff
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