mikeslgt

Hey Mikeslgt,

 

Was the code a P0011 code? If so, my car just pulled this code and then within a few hours my turbo died. This is similar to what several other people have reported also. That being said several things could be the culprit... a worn out turbo, faulty oil control valve, plugged banjo screen, leaky oil pump, etc. In my situation it was a worn out turbo (150K on it) and a leaking oil pump.

 

The question I would ask is has your car had it's major service yet (timing belt, oil and water pumps etc.)? If not I would consider getting them done asap. Other things you may want to do is an oil pressure check on the engine to make sure things are up to par. You also may want to have an oil system cleaner run through the system.

 

What type of oil are you using? Have you switched brands at all lately? Just curious.

NAPA oil for the last two changes. i change it myself within 3500 miles. 3400 on this last napa oil change when this problem started. this car is not driven hard!

Was the code a P0011 code? it WAS the p0011!

i've been waiting all this time for the 'Guardian warranty' co to appove the claim. i wouldn't recommend them. i normally don't do those extended warranties but wanted it for the turbo! yeah, how dumb is that!

I PMed GTTuner, hopefully he'll be available to work on it!

Blwgnmn,

Thanks for the thoughtful reply. while it's in the shop it's getting that 105k service. i'll find out the exact code.

leaking oil pump? that's something i need to point out to the mechanic! oil pressure check, i'll mention that also. Thanks!

BTW, there was 3500 miles on the second NAPA oil change.

My car recently went in for a turbo and CEL for AVCS. This happening with 3500 miles on the 2nd oil change with NAPA oil/filter. i can't help but wonder if the NAPA oil failed me somehow.

bought this car from meticulous owner, i run it mostly highway. Car has 105k. owned it since 80k, changed oil every 3-3500 with whatever's on sale. Never checked the banjo bolt screens, but it will be interesting to see what caused the failure. i have a 'Guardian' warranty that's covering the turbo. 1100 for stock turbo!!! just the turbo, 2k job with labor. my ded is 100 so all's well, for now.

So how about that NAPA oil...any experiences?

1 of 131...very cool. Not quite as rare as my 1997 Acura Integra GS-R sedan in Black currant pearl, only 103 of those. Bought that one new.

Anyway, i had no idea our cars were so rare. I love, love , love mine. It's a shame it has 90k on it already. I also wonder what to replace it with someday. I think it's such a great blend of fun, comfort, AWD, wagon, it's all i could want. My dad just bought an '05 baja sport with 58k miles for like 15 grand. i only paid 14k for my 33k stickered car. i know bajas are rare, but i think our's are even more so, now.

BTW, great thread Mat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!