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MOREDLEG
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Aug 09, 2013

Dodge Turbo Problems

I have a 06 Dodge CTD, it started shuddering in low gears, and intermittantly would have trouble maintaining highway speeds. I suspected it was a transmission problem,
I took it to the Dodge dealer for a diagnosis. They say the tranny is good, (it has an aftermarket TC). The diagnosis came back that the Turbo needs to be replaced. Price about $2200...

Looking for advice, opinions, experience.

1. What would have caused this? Did I do something to damage it?
2. Is $2200 a reasonable price?
3. I know with Tranny replacement, there are several things to consider, converter, shaft, etc... any considerations with this?
4. Is there a "favorite" brand of turbo that I need?


Thanks
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    ScottG
    Nomad
    Aug 09, 2013
    Turbo should last several hundred thousand miles. The only thing I can think of is do you just shut it down after a hard pull? If you don't let the turbo cool down for a few minutes after its been working very hard, the oil in it will coke and eventually it will plug the oil passage enough that it may start to starve it for oil. An EGT gauge is good for knowing when to shut it off - preferably below 300 degrees.
    Otherwise it may have just been a latent failure.
    BTW, $2200 at a dealer isn't a bad price at all. You could probably get it done cheaper at an independent shop though.

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