Does the turbo share the engine oil or is it self-contained?

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Does the turbo share the engine oil or is it self-contained?

I own a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTI. Does the turbo share the engine oil or is it self-contained?

Asked on 10 September 2017 by Ajay paupiah

Answered by Honest John

Engine oil. But the oil feed and oil return pipes can become blocked with carbon if the engine is frequently shut down when the turbo is too hot. This then starves the turbo bearing of its lubrication as well as its cooling.

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