Dirty oil damages the turbocharger by causing heavy scoring of critical bearing surfaces.

To avoid damage, oil and filters should be of a quality recomended by OEM. These should be changed when a new turbocharger is fitted and at regular intervals according to the vehicle/engine manufacturers specification.

Dirty oil damage could result from:
Blocked, damaged or poor quality oil filter.
Dirt introduced during servicing.
Engine wear or manufacturing debris.
Malfunctioning oil filter by-pass valve.
Degraded lubrication oil.

Optional Features
 
Dirt scored shaft
 
Worksheet Dirt scored bearing