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hey there if you're driving a
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turbocharged vehicle you need to be
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aware of a hidden danger that could be
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lurking under your hood turbo oil leaks
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ignoring this issue can cause severe
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damage to your engine and cost you
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thousands in repairs so stick around as
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I break down five warning signs you need
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to look out for to avoid wrecking your
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engine without even realizing it first
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up we have blue smoke from the exhaust
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one of the initial signs of a turbo oil
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leak is blue smoke coming from your
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exhaust pipe especially during
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acceleration or when starting your car
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this happens because oil is leaking into
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the combustion chamber and burning along
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with fuel if you see blue smoke don't
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ignore it your turbo seals might be
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failing and it's time to get it checked
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out now let's talk about loss of power
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or boost pressure if your turbo isn't
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delivering the power it used to you may
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have a leak a leaking turbo loses oil
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pressure which reduces its ability to
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boost air into the engine you might feel
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sluggish acceleration or notice that
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your car isn't pulling as hard as it
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should pay attention to any dip and
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performance folks unusual noises coming
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from the turbo can also indicate a
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problem if you hear a high-pitched
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whistling sound it might be the result
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of air escaping through a damaged turbo
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seal this is often accompanied by oil
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leakage the longer you drive with a
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compromised turbo the worse the damage
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will get so keep your ears open for any
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whining or whistling noises next we have
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excessive oil consumption if you're
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having to top up your engine oil more
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frequently than usual your turbo could
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be the culprit a turbo oil leak means
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oil is escaping into the Turbo System
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burning off or pooling in places it
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shouldn't check for oil spots under your
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car or residue around the turbocharger
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finally let's discuss the check engine
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light or Turbo warning light modern
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vehicles often have sensors to detect
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turbo issues if your check engine light
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comes on and you notice other symptoms
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like poor performance or smoke don't
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wait a warning light combined with any
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of these signs points to a more serious
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issue with your turbo that needs
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immediate attention so in conclusion
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turbo oil leaks are not something to
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take lightly they can cause severe
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engine damage if left unchecked if you
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notice any of these signs get your
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vehicle inspected by a professional as
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soon as possible addressing a small
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issue now can save you from a huge
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repair bill later don't let a hidden oil
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leak destroy your engine thanks for
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