BMW turbo problem

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BMW turbo problem

BMW 520D 3 yrs 10 mths old 45,000 miles and new turbo. BMW paid for part and I paid labour costs £450. Been a BMW/Mini owner from over 20 years from same garage:1) is this about fair 2) no warnings given until recently - now being told dont move off immediately after starting and let engine run for a while at end of journey, especially after a long run - should this have been spelt out before or advice as a result of problems they are getting ?

Asked on 21 May 2012 by David Lord

Answered by Honest John

All turbos need oil circulating in them before they spin up to 100,000rpm or more, and all should be idled for 30 - 90 seconds after a long ascent, after towing and after a long run on the motorway (particularly in summer). Usually the end of a long run is at low engine speeds through a town and this is enough to circulate oil through the hot turbo bearing while the turbo (relatively) cools down.

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