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Is a blown turbo replacement going to cost more than my car is worth?
I'm wondering if my 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander has quite possibly blown its turbo. There's black smoke, an engine light on, whooshing noise, loss of power etc. What's the cost of repair if that's the case? Is it more than the value of the car?
Asked on 13 March 2020 by Lara
Answered by
Dan Powell
Reads like a seal failure on the turbo. Check the oil level when the engine is cold (top up if necessary) and then take it to a local garage for a diagnostics check. You should be able to find one with our Good Garage Guide: good-garage-guide.honestjohn.co.uk
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