After replacing turbos.....
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not really, you can just go. 
make sure your oil is warm though before you start flooring it.
make sure your oil is warm though before you start flooring it.
Originally Posted by andy535xi' post='1094496' date='Jan 20 2010, 05:11 PM
hi guys, i just had two new turbos installed by the dealer under warranty, does anyone know if there should be a break in period? my engine has 50,000 original km
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turbo already endure so much stress. as long as the oil is flowing through them there is no reason to break them in. try doing a google search for turbo break in period.
Originally Posted by andy535xi' post='1094499' date='Jan 20 2010, 05:16 PM
how sure are you about this?
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you could always check e90posts....I'm sure there are a few members that have had their turbo replaced over there....
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='1094503' date='Jan 20 2010, 08:19 PM
you could always check e90posts....I'm sure there are a few members that have had their turbo replaced over there....
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Originally Posted by GregBrand' post='1094640' date='Jan 20 2010, 07:30 PM
How do you ruin turbos in 50,000 miles?
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lol gene showing these youngins (as in posts) how it's done
Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='1094650' date='Jan 20 2010, 07:51 PM
he didn't ruin them, per his other thread he was informed he had a faulty wastegate and the turbos needed to be replaced...
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Does that mean the F10 will have this problem as well???
Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='1094503' date='Jan 20 2010, 08:19 PM
you could always check e90posts....I'm sure there are a few members that have had their turbo replaced over there....