Turbo replacement

2001 AUDI A4
181,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PETER ANDRULIS
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At what mileage would you re-manufacture/rebuild the turbo? Doesn't seem to be causing any problems but I am concerned that the high mileage and age would indicate it should be done as part of maintenance.
May 17, 2020 at 10:21 AM
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KASEKENNY
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This is not something that requires service until it needs it. In other words, when there is a problem it would need to be service or replaced.

Some people say they should be rebuilt but I have never done that and don't agree with it. Think about the idea of rebuilding the engine just for the heck of it. If there is no issue then you don't need to do that. The turbo would fall under the same idea.

Clearly you can do this and not hurt anything but again, my thought is if its not broken don't mess with it.

Let me know if you have questions and we can go from there. Thanks
May 17, 2020 at 4:09 PM
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PETER ANDRULIS
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Good advice, well taken ! Thank you !
May 17, 2020 at 7:39 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Any time. That is what we are here for. Please come back to 2CarPros next time. Thanks
May 18, 2020 at 7:16 PM
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