Yikes, that's it , I am out of questions! jet5249. 1) How long can I expect the turbo unit to last? 6 Answers. 2) How are the bearings in the turbo unit cooled? lots of factors contribute to how long a turbo and other components last. The turbo isn't weak by any measure (it adds 65 hp) but it is stock.

If you are not concerned with the long-term re-sale value of the car.

By last year, turbocharged engines were in 23 percent of the new vehicles sold in this country. I even have a 3rd question : How long does the Cat converter last in one of these beasties? Or if you are looking to lease a car. 1 decade ago. The turbos in big rigs last a long time, the reson being is that drivers are forced to rev up their engines because they have a 40 to 45,000 lbs. They are designed to last the engines life or vehicle life. This trend is expected to strengthen. IHS Markit predicts that by 2024, 55 percent of all engines produced for North American drivers will be turbos. It depends on what kind of turbo you are talking about. The Prostar 900 is a very reliable engine, but of course longevity all comes down to how well the machine is taken care of and maintained.

We will also be looking at the Audi in comparison with many of the other car manufacturers and see just how this make measures up against the competition according to consumer reporting agencies and auto experts. The answer to that question depends upon a number of factors which we will be exploring here.

I think in order for a turbo to last, you need to do a couple of thing, drive your car like you stole it, and use the recommended oil. Then diesel could still be a cheaper alternative to petrol for you. How long do they generally go Kilometer (km) wise before they start to have problems and burn oil? But how long can an Audi actually last? Relevance.

Lv 4. Answer Save. How long do the VW TDI Diesel engines last for generally ?

around 2000 Volkswagen Golf TDI 1.9L Diesel Engines. We have turbos at work which do several hundred hours of development testing on dynos with no issues. I have a 1996 Volvo 850 turbo. Diesel engines do last longer than petrol ones.

Oil changes with factory oil and filters at the specified intervals (every 6 mo/50 hours is what I recommend for your riding conditions), keeping the filter clean and using a factory paper filter go a long way in keeping he engines going for a long time.