Why is there smoke coming from my turbo?

Why is there smoke coming from my turbo?

Excessive smoke is a symptom of a defective turbo — specifically a crack in the turbo housing — causing oil to leak into the exhaust system and dramatically increase smoke production. If you run into this problem, you should consult your mechanic about your turbo immediately.

Can a bad turbo cause white smoke?

A leaking turbo will usually present itself through white smoke exiting the exhaust. Usually the white smoke will result from the turbo leaking oil internally but will occasionally result from internal coolant leakage. Valve leakage is also a common cause of white smoke exiting the exhaust.

Where can I buy a 2005 Subaru Baja Turbo?

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What’s the 0 to 60 time on a Subaru Baja?

With a five-speed manual transmission, that little Forester 2.5XT sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in a stunning 5.3 seconds. Ah, but we were talking about the Baja. The 3751-pound Baja Turbo is less quick, owing to its greater weight and our test car’s four-speed automatic.

Why is smoke coming out of my Turbo?

Sure enough, the tech found oil oil getting past the turbo seals and some smoke coming out of the exhaust. They had to clear the warranty coverage with the Subaru rep. (Subaru Dist. Corp.) and they ok’d it. No engine mods and having it in my history definitely helped my case.

Where does the smoke come from in a Subaru Forester?

When I put the car in park, we noticed white smoke coming from the hood scoop and passenger side of the engine. I opened the hood up and the smell was definitely from my car and the are around the turbo was smoking.