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Yes you can damage the car by driving with a blown turbo. The most damage would be done to the engine because at high rpms it can begin to scrape metal on metal causing shards of the turbo to enter into the engine. Also if you accelerate at i high rate, it may begin to smoke because of the oil in the turbo. Damage may also be done to the exhaust. Accelerate slowly, check your oil and coolant, and you should be ok. But you're going to want to change that turbo out asap!
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Will driving with a blown exhaust pipe damage the car?
no it will not damage your car, but it will waste alot of fuel
Will your car last a week driving with a blown head gasket?
It may last but be assured every mile you drive is doing damage. Coolant is a very poor lubricant and driving a car with a blown head gasket for one week will cause serious damage to bearings, rings, and cylinder walls. Park this car until you can have it repaired.
You have coolant getting into your oil how?
You have a blown head gasket or a cracked head. STOP driving this car immediately or you will do serious damage to the engine. It will need the gasket replaced and the head checked.You have a blown head gasket or a cracked head. STOP driving this car immediately or you will do serious damage to the engine. It will need the gasket replaced and the head checked.
Will driving with a blown rocker gasket damage the car?
Rocker gasket? If you are referring to a valve cover gasket, no it will do no damage as long as you keep the oil level full.
If an Eclipse is emitting a lot of white smoke when driving that smells foul but the car runs fine other than the smoking what could be the problem and would it have anything to do with the turbo?
If the turbo is intercooled it may have a blown seal allowing coolant to pass into the intake flow. White smoke is usually an indication of a blown head gasket. Stop driving the car immediately until this is looked into. Serious engine damage will occur if th head gasket is blown. if is not the head gasket you are in for a cracked block or cylinder head $$$$$$ A blown seal in the turbo is a possibility. you could just be running to lean i blew white smoke when i used racing octane gas. also when i used octane booster of fuel injector cleaners. if it is consistent, probably head gasket.
What do you need to fix if antifreeze is mixing with oil in a 1999 Chrysler town and country?
More than likely you have a blown head gasket or cracked head. Stop driving the car until you get this repaired, or you will have serious engine damage.More than likely you have a blown head gasket or cracked head. Stop driving the car until you get this repaired, or you will have serious engine damage.
Your car has never overheated but there water in the oil?
Water in the oil is a sure sign of a blown head gasket. Stop driving this car until you have this repaired or you will do serious engine damage.
Could you lose power if exhaust manifold gasket has blown on turboed car?
You could lose power if the exhaust manifold gasket has blown on a turbo equipped car because the turbo will not receive sufficient pressure. The turbo will produce less boost as it is powered directly by the exhaust gases.
Will it hurt your car driving it with a blown head gasket?
If engine coolant is mixing with motor oil, yes, serious damage will occur in a very short time.
Can blown car turbo be repaired?
everything on a car can be repaired, what makes repairs expensive is the cost for materials and how hard it is to do the job
How do you repair car that emits white smoke?
If white smoke is coming from the exhaust you have a blown head gasket, cracked head, or both. If you have been driving this car in this condition very long then you have done serious internal engine damage. If this just started, stop driving the car immediately. The repair is to replace the head gasket and inspect the head for damage.
How long on average does a car turbo last?
It depends on what kind of turbo you are talking about. I have a 1996 Volvo 850 turbo. The turbo isn't weak by any measure (it adds 65 hp) but it is stock. On a car with a stock turbo, the turbo will probably outlast many of the other engine components. In a car where a large aftermarket turbo was after and the car is driven hard, this may not be the case. But underneath it all, turbos are mechanically very simple. They are just 2 chambers, a ball bearing, and a turbine/compressor (something that spins) The only thing that will break a turbo is the fact that it deals with extreme heat. If the cooling system in the car is damaged (in which case you shouldn't be driving the car anyway) there is a good chance you can ruin the turbo, especially in aggressive driving. Upgrading a car to a large turbo without making other necessary modifications such as adding intercoolers can increase the risk of turbo damage. Consult experts before putting aftermarket performance parts on your car that are not in a kit. If you are wondering about a turbo that was installed by the manufacturer (especially a European manufacturer) you shouldn't worry. Even driving the car hard, chances are something else is going to break far before the turbo. Just make sure you fix coolant system leaks when they happen.
