-Samurai- Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 ^are those chromed is350 wheels? Yep and in 18" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 There is a massive thread on turbo failures and it mostly involves 20005 vintages using the vf40 turbo. Your 87k LGT is about 10k away from the dreaded lifespan that many hit and get a blown turbo. Some just blow a turbo some blow a turbo and grenade the engine with it. I am in the same spot as you now. Original owner since feb 05. 122k Kms on it ( which is 76k miles) and I'm looking to swap turbos as a Fail safe precaution. Do they go back to the VF40 in the 20005 LGT? [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05 LegacyGT Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 ^ I wonder if they still use the same banjo filter in the oil supply after 18000 years of turbo failures thought to be caused by that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__raj Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 My wife is at 135k on our original 2005 LGT turbo with no mods, its fine so far. Have not touched the banjo bolt. We use 3000-4000 OCI with dealer and independent mechanic conventional engine oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Samurai- Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 My wife is at 135k on our original 2005 LGT turbo with no mods, its fine so far. Have not touched the banjo bolt. We use 3000-4000 OCI with dealer and independent mechanic conventional engine oil. I suppose she doesnt boost much? I guess if you really baby it it should last quite a long time but then its no fun hahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I think it's less about her driving it and more about the OCI. Mine went at 77K but I bought it at 62K. Prepurchase inspection was solid but who knows what the PO did in regards to maintenance outside of documented dealer visits. My recent dealer experience tells me you might as well have Jiffy Lube work on your car in comparison. Those guys are a f***ing joke. Don't even get me started on the sh!t they did to my car for a turbo warranty replacement. My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 dont you have bbk on that durango? in for pics Wilwood BBK, Stage2 pnp intake mod, giant rsb, Moog suspension and steering, Bilstein HD struts, additional trans cooler, dana 60 lsd, totally custom built hd towing trans from Oceanside Transmissions, helper airbags with onboard compressor/gauges/controls, ram leaf springs, prodigy p3, poly bushings, etc, etc. http://www.dakota-durango.com/forum/showthread.php?t=150929 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/bought-airstream-pics-inside-157379p2.html http://i56.tinypic.com/9ljz3o.jpg Sorry for the OT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 That is some hardcore OT LALGT lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee07 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Still running oem since 2004 at 101k now Replacing with vf52 soon for a bit more hp not because I'm worried about it blowing up or failing because I'm not. It still pulls nicely I'm sure it'll go 300k+ but I won't get to say that Banjo removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 112K and still on the original turbo. Stage 1 Banjo bolt filter still in, and only been cleaned once. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo7 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Still original on my 06 with 67,000 miles on it. Never checked or cleaned banjo ( probably should someday ) Stage 2 for about 1,000 miles. Was using Mobil 1 but last change was with rotella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 You high milers must all after aftermarket turbo oiling feeds, yes? It is impossible for OEM turbos to last high mileage on the OEM oiling system. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 That is some hardcore OT LALGT Im a photowhore. I think impossible is a serious stretch of the imagination, particularly when reading the how many miles thread. Some of the success stories in that thread were what drove the purchase of the OBXT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynekranzler Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 62K on my 2005. Original turbo. Never have touched the banjo or up pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700watts Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 They rarely go without warning; it should start singing to you long before she blows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 You high milers must all after aftermarket turbo oiling feeds, yes? It is impossible for OEM turbos to last high mileage on the OEM oiling system. Not true, like I said, I'm at 112k miles on OEM turbo and oiling system. Stage 1 tune and she is running strong still. My sucess is maintainance...maintainance....and yup......maintainance. I am a maintainance whore. Engine always stay clean and all oils/fluids/belts are change during their recommend time. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruggerheist Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 i think i may have skewed the poll, i spun a rod bearing around 50k and the turbo was replaced with the motor to err on the side of caution, so for all i know i could still very well have my original turboez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitelightning Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 122k miles on original turbo, uppipe, and banjo filters. Didn't even know they existed til I joined here in may or something this year. I don't beat on it cold but all other times I drive hard. I change the oil when I remember, and I use Valvoline synthetic oil. Catless dp. No turbo issues yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadvw Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 No poll option for me (replaced it before it blew). Went stage 2 at 38K, replaced with BNR16g at 63K. Now at 88.5K. I went through the same thing as you, and now have much more peace of mind.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnJack Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 108K with original turbo and filters still in. Been at stage 2 now for 58k miles boosting at 18.5lbs. Will be changing out turbo soon though, because race car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No DRFT Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I pound the crap out of the lgt today. Stage 2 @ 30k since the original owner had it. And now 61k with upgraded the tmic, ebcs, and tune. I have no control over drippie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Almost 211k on the original oil feed lines, motor & VF-40 turbo. 15k OCI, custom stage2 tune, peaking at 18.5psi. See above 6k shift everyday I drive it. Banjo filter bolt; New ones put in at 73k. Remove the filter in the banjo bolts at 174K. Running Amsoil SSO oil & Ea oil filters. My filter bolts was clean after 100K. So I removed both filters in the banjo bolts & let the Duel by-pass, 2 micron filtration system take care of the small stuff. Oil history from day1: New. SOA filter & oil 4000 miles 1st. oil & filter change till 30k, Mobil1, 5w-30 every 6000 miles \ Fram oil filter every 3000 miles. Amsoil 0w-30 SSO and Amsoil Ea oil filter, Ea15k13 oil filter at 30k-73k . At 73K, my filtration I use.http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/get-your-oil-filtration-down-2-microns-81741.html My oil system now is 7qt. I add 2-4qts over the 15k OCI. Oil consummation hasn't change sense car was new. Most off the shelf oil filter, filter down between 20 & 40 microns. Amsoil full-flow oil filter is 15 microns & Amsoil By-Pass oil filter is 2 microns. This filtration system add 2qts. of oil to you motor. Which help keep the oil cooler. My G\F's 05 WRX use same oil & OCI, but uses 1 single spin-on, Ea15k13 oil filter. The WRX as over 152k. I add 2-4qts over the 15k OCI. Oil consummation hasn't change sense car was new. My 07 Pontiac Solstice GXP, 2.0L DI turbo charge motor, Same oil & OCI, but No Ea filter is available. I use a WIX filter. Change oil filter only every 5k. GXP as over 87k. No oil consummation over it's 15k OCI. In short, check you oil level often & top as needed. Use oil & filter that will protect for the OCI your running. OA's is the only way you know that your oil & filter is up for the challenge. After that IMO no OA's are needed. Mike Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I would like to see an identical thread with BNR turbo failures. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No DRFT Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I have no control over drippie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Samurai- Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 Well so far, I think it has helped me keep my mind at peace because if this many has lasted way higher than mine with the filter and catted up pipe still in, as long as I keep up on regular maintenance the car should be just fine. I might remove the filter and get a cat-less up pipe just for fun anyways. Next thing is just, what the heck, these engines tick and are very noisy lol but I also read that is 100% normal in a Subaru Boxer motor! I have much to learn young grasshopper...Lmfao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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