Does my turbo look okay? Any feedbacks are greatly appreciated!

watchout-everyone · 02-12-2025, 03:11 AM

Hello,

I am in the process of changing oil feed and return lines for BMW 528i and wanted to get a second opinion on its turbo. The mileage is at near 160k miles and we are not sure if the turbo is new or replaced (my relative's car bought it used).

I saw several youtube videos including the one by FCPEuro and I think mine looks okay because of no excessive "tinkering" noise and no oil found inside it.

If it will last few more years, i don't mind going under the car again for them again.

Me checking it's condition:
https://streamable.com/1zdsnv

Front(?) side:
https://streamable.com/k5ek51

Rear side:
https://streamable.com/pr1xai

Thecastle · 02-15-2025, 01:03 PM

What difference does it make if its new / or the original? Is it not working correctly, what makes you concerned about the turbo?

BMW has a built in self test for the turbo components/waste gate actuators. The turbo itself you look at it and see if it has shaft play, and or damaged/eroded blades. But you'd only check if it wasn't running correctly. Turbos can last a long time, my pickup is 340K miles on the original.

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watchout-everyone Second Lieutenant 187 Rep 276 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 [0.00]	Does my turbo look okay? Any feedbacks are greatly appreciated! Hello, I am in the process of changing oil feed and return lines for BMW 528i and wanted to get a second opinion on its turbo. The mileage is at near 160k miles and we are not sure if the turbo is new or replaced (my relative's car bought it used). I saw several youtube videos including the one by FCPEuro and I think mine looks okay because of no excessive "tinkering" noise and no oil found inside it. If it will last few more years, i don't mind going under the car again for them again. Me checking it's condition: https://streamable.com/1zdsnv Front(?) side: https://streamable.com/k5ek51 Rear side: https://streamable.com/pr1xai Last edited by watchout-everyone; 02-12-2025 at 03:12 AM.. Reason: Forgot to write the links for my videos smh
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Thecastle Major 391 Rep 1,222 Posts Drives: 2022 G30 M550i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M550i [0.00] 2020 BMW M340i [0.00] 2019 RAM 3500 [0.00] 2000 Ford F450 7.3l ... [0.00]	What difference does it make if its new / or the original? Is it not working correctly, what makes you concerned about the turbo? BMW has a built in self test for the turbo components/waste gate actuators. The turbo itself you look at it and see if it has shaft play, and or damaged/eroded blades. But you'd only check if it wasn't running correctly. Turbos can last a long time, my pickup is 340K miles on the original.
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