Oil Residue inside the Turbo Outlet pipe

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Mar 27, 2010 | 04:27 PM
  #1  
I was installing my new UICP when i noticed what looks like an engine oil (dark brown) residue inside the turbo outlet pipe, it's not a lot though.

I'm aware that the turbo is lubricated with the engine oil.

Is this normal?

Thanks.
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Mar 27, 2010 | 04:33 PM
  #2  
Do you have an aftermarket oiled filter
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Mar 27, 2010 | 04:44 PM
  #3  
Quote: Do you have an aftermarket oiled filter
+1. It's usually signs of the inner seal getting worn. When it gets really bad you will start seeing your air filter get saturated.
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Mar 27, 2010 | 04:59 PM
  #4  
Excessive blow-by can cause this
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Mar 27, 2010 | 04:59 PM
  #5  
Generally, it's from oil getting recirculated through the PCV system. Yes, it's normal.
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Mar 27, 2010 | 05:05 PM
  #6  
Quote: Generally, it's from oil getting recirculated through the PCV system. Yes, it's normal.
This is what I originally thought but was just checking to see if he over oiled his k&n. Install an oil catch can and search. Good luck.
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Mar 27, 2010 | 05:14 PM
  #7  
no oiled air filter, using oem panel filter
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Mar 27, 2010 | 06:02 PM
  #8  
Quote: Generally, it's from oil getting recirculated through the PCV system. Yes, it's normal.
Quote: no oiled air filter, using oem panel filter
Then it's probably what spdracerut suggested.
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Mar 27, 2010 | 06:10 PM
  #9  
Blow by is quite normal. However, the amount may not. I started noticing blow by in my intake pipe on my evo 8 being recirculated through the system and put back in there. This was then going into the turbo and intercooler lines and intercooler. I installed a catch can, and so far so good.
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Mar 27, 2010 | 06:14 PM
  #10  
Get a catch can.

The stock crank case pressure system is designed for a stock boost levels. Replace your pcv valve and get a catch can on the line going to the intake and everything will be ok.

However, there should be minimal oil residue. If you have a pool of oil or a good amount, you have other problems.
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Mar 28, 2010 | 01:30 PM
  #11  
Thank you very much for everyone who responded.

The oil residue is minimal i would say, it's not runny of dripping.
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Mar 28, 2010 | 01:42 PM
  #12  
Quote: Thank you very much for everyone who responded.

The oil residue is minimal i would say, it's not runny of dripping.
As mentioned it's from the PVC system, is normal and is nothing to worry about.
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Mar 29, 2010 | 10:52 AM
  #13  
I attempted to install a catch can to prevent this, but it ended up still getting through. I think I tried a universal Greddy can and switched to a Perrin can without any better results.
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Mar 29, 2010 | 10:56 AM
  #14  
completly normal, a little oil does the turbo good =>
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Mar 29, 2010 | 11:05 AM
  #15  
Quote: completly normal, a little oil does the turbo good =>
But not the intercooler.
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