Jack Read

BTW, this might be clear from the photos, but in case it isn't- the exhaust impeller is completely snapped off from the shaft. Surprisingly, the compressor impeller still spins with very little shaft play.

Usually 3k-4k, all Mobil 1. I did go one time, I hate to admit, to almost 6k. At the time I thought that was fine because of the owner's manual stated 7500mi OCI. Then I started reading these forums and learned about Subaru's edict to go only 3750mi between oil changes on all turbo engines. Also, I was using 5w-30 Mobil 1. I know opinions are like bellybuttons (or other singular body parts)- everybody has one, but popular opinion suggests a heavier oil is better for these cars, so I might change. Once the new turbo has about 1k on it I'm going to do a pre-emptive oil change and check (maybe remove) the banjo filter.

LOL! Doh! Of course it is... Brain fart! Anyway, I don't think that's the issue, although I do want to replace the UP at some point. The reason I don't think it's the issue is due to the sequence of events... The CEL was code P0011, which I *now* know means oil starvation to the AVCS solenoid and thus the turbo.

That was the exhaust side impeller. It took me a while to pick all the bits out of my DP cat. The compressor blades looked practically brand new, so I don't *think* there's an UP problem...? I'd like to replace the UP anyway but haven't gotten to it yet. Should I be more worried than I am? BTW, cause of turbo failure: sludge in the banjo screen. I've used synthetic since I bought the car; I don't know what the previous owner used.

Exhaust impeller. Eek.

...to wcbjr, whoever you are. This thread saved me a lot of trouble... Last Thursday I was driving home from Logan Airport at 2:00 in the morning, coming home from a business trip. Check engine light, flashing cruise... Hmmm, I wonder- then suddenly, "whump whump whump RATTLE RATTLE". Damn! My turbo blew. I'll post a pic of the exhaust impeller later. It is mangled. Anyway, I ordered a new turbo and an install kit from Fred Bean. Two days later it arrived. Thanks to the AWESOME illustrated instructions in this thread I was able to remove the dead turbo and have the new one installed in about 4 hours, flying solo. Thank you! PS- I did do one thing differently, and I'll mention it here in case it helps anyone. Instead of the "tie up the inlet hose with cable ties" trick I disconnected it at the far end- removed one screw and unplugged three vaccuum hoses and the intake "elbow". That allowed me to pull the intake tube back far enough to drop the turbo straight down and then slide the intake tube on without much trouble at all. I hope the new turbo lives a long life. I replaced the banjo filter. I was torn about removing it, but in the end I did not. Jack

Thanks. It took a while to find a red XT Limited with a 5 speed! That was the combination I wanted, and I'm glad I didn't compromise on the color despite the temptation of instant gratification.

2005 Outback XT Limited... 5 speed manual, garnet red, 32k miles. Fun car!