How long do Subaru turbos last?
The turbo generally lasts till 120,000-150,000 miles assuming you’re not running it hard and not making a crazy amount of boost.
Can you put a turbo in a Subaru Legacy?
Subaru of America announced at the Chicago Auto Show ® in February that the turbo is back for the seventh-generation Legacy in model year 2020 – and it’s better than ever. Standard in both the Legacy Limited XT and Touring XT trim levels is a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER with 260 hp at 5,600 rpm.
Can I put a turbo on a non turbo car?
Putting a turbocharger on a naturally-aspirated engine doesn’t fundamentally change how the engine works. Air is still sucked into the combustion chamber, where it’s mixed with fuel and combusted. The difference is that the turbo gets spun up by the expelled exhaust gases.
What kind of car is a 2005 Subaru Legacy?
Bought a 2005 Legacy GT Limited Wagon for my college daughter. 100,000 miles on it, but was well cared for by an adult owner. Interior looks new, and paint is flawless. Turbo engine is powerful and car is fun to drive. Built quality of a Subaru is second to none. Overall, could not be happier.
Is the 2006 Subaru Legacy GT On Borrowed Time?
The new-ishVF40 turbo on the 2006 Legacy GT destroyed itself in hellaciousfashion recently. Yes. It was quite an experience that I won’t soon forget. Raining, muddy, on a steep hill, on a high speed road, and then shrouded in disappointment from my “towing service” who shall remain nameless.
Are there any problems with my 2005 Subaru Turbo?
If you own a 2005 and newer Subaru with a Turbo there is a chance that you may be aware of some problems associated with the turbo becoming starved for oil and eventually failing. In the most extreme cases taking the entire engine with it.
Why did my Subaru Turbo go bad after 10 miles?
The computor analysis done at a service shop showed the turbo was bad. So, replaced the turbo with a re-built and within 10 miles it went bad. After research, yes the flilter and union bolt filter was restricting the oil flow and actually burned up both turbo’s. Where is the union screw usually located.