bjrongo Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/22/debara5u.jpg is this oil supposed to be here???????? Is this normal? Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 It's normal to have some oil. However, without looking at the Turbo (pulling the downpipe) hard to say if it's completely normal. When I pulled off my Intercooler I had a light sheen of oil. Not a puddle. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Light sheen or firm is normal, a puddle is not. In fact that is the TB hose, it should be more dry than a film. Unless the PCV is plugged, I'd be looking to replace that turbo. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjrongo Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 That is a puddle. So don't mean to be ignorant but what would be possible causes for this? Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Plugged PCV or turbo oil seals leaking. Have you been topping off your oil? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjrongo Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 Max capacity, I apologize for this next question, what is the pcv? Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjrongo Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 I usually top off maybe one whey oil change... Usually less than a qt. Oci is 3k miles Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Positive crankcase vent valve. google it. That's not a lot of oil usage. You may want to check the turbo for shaft play... what's mileage ? headed out for the evening now... 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjrongo Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 I have 106k miles. Getting a new turbo on it next weekend.. Thanks Max Capacity... Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Had that same puddle in my tb hose, too. Plus metal flakes. That's WAY too much oil going into your intake - Replace that turbo before it shits the bed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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