What kind of oil consumption are you getting with turbo?

[Brent_P]

I had my sled in for preseason checkup and had an oil change performed, since then I have put about 800kms +/- and my oil light came on after warm up last night when I was going out for a ride.

I checked the oil level today (on a cold engine, did not warm up before checking like manual says) and it is quite a bit below the low mark. Does anyone else experience this with their turbo setup? I know I can expect some blow-by, but should I have this checked out?

The sled seems to run strong otherwise!?!?!

Thanks

 

[Brent_P]

DETAILS:
Stock internals
head shim
MCX running 13lbs
never tipped completely over however it has been on its side a few times, albeit I have never seen oil leak anywhere.

 

[Tbyrd]

You must have a wierd manual because mine says to warm up engine 10 to 15 min. before you check your oil. I'm guessing you had less oil than it indicated when you checked it cold, it will go lower when you have it warmed up properly.

 

[mxbulldog]

I haven't noticed very much oil consumption at all, but I only have 250km on my turbo now. I am still having lots of bogging issues when I get into powder however.

 

[Brent_P]

You must have a wierd manual because mine says to warm up engine 10 to 15 min. before you check your oil. I'm guessing you had less oil than it indicated when you checked it cold, it will go lower when you have it warmed up properly.

Yes, this is true, forgive my wording. The engine was cold when i checked despite the manual saying to warm it up first.

Aside from that, I picked up a couple of quarts of yamalube, I let the engine warm up and sure enough the oil was under the "L" (low) quite a bit. I topped it up to almost the "H" and it took about 1 quart. I have not checked it again after starting it up, however the oil light went off.

Im guessing that since this sled takes about 3 quarts to fill after an oil change I burnt about 1 quart in 800kms (~500 miles).

 

[Brent_P]

I haven't noticed very much oil consumption at all, but I only have 250km on my turbo now. I am still having lots of bogging issues when I get into powder however.

Not sure if you have a thread started for this issue? I have the same issue, im not 100% positive but I have a few things in mind that is causing this for me

1. My header/pipe before the turbo is not wrapped, from what I gather it is essential to keep the heat in the pipes.

2. I have my air filter relocated outside the seat on the back with a K&N precharger on it. This will get covered with snow in deep snow conditions and cause a rich condition due to not enough air. Make sure the filter is always very clean with NO snow on it. Also consider that even though your prefilter may not be clogged with snow the actual filter may be wet from melted snow and could potentially be frozen...

3. Air filter size is important as well and will aid in the above (#2). My K&N is a cone filter, but is one of the smaller ones they make, I have since ordered a larger one which will allow more air flow. This should help when it gets snow on the prefilter cover since there is more surface area to suck air through.

4. I also notice under WOT is when i get the most of this bogging issue, even though your filter may not be clogged with snow, the snow on your exhaust is melting and causing a lot of steam/warm moist air. When I get into the bogging condition my boost guage is still showing full boost, so I think the problem is more associated with the hot moist air rather than the lack of air intake.

Good Luck.

 

[mxbulldog]

I haven't noticed very much oil consumption at all, but I only have 250km on my turbo now. I am still having lots of bogging issues when I get into powder however.

Not sure if you have a thread started for this issue? I have the same issue, im not 100% positive but I have a few things in mind that is causing this for me

1. My header/pipe before the turbo is not wrapped, from what I gather it is essential to keep the heat in the pipes.



2. I have my air filter relocated outside the seat on the back with a K&N precharger on it. This will get covered with snow in deep snow conditions and cause a rich condition due to not enough air. Make sure the filter is always very clean with NO snow on it. Also consider that even though your prefilter may not be clogged with snow the actual filter may be wet from melted snow and could potentially be frozen...

3. Air filter size is important as well and will aid in the above (#2). My K&N is a cone filter, but is one of the smaller ones they make, I have since ordered a larger one which will allow more air flow. This should help when it gets snow on the prefilter cover since there is more surface area to suck air through.

4. I also notice under WOT is when i get the most of this bogging issue, even though your filter may not be clogged with snow, the snow on your exhaust is melting and causing a lot of steam/warm moist air. When I get into the bogging condition my boost guage is still showing full boost, so I think the problem is more associated with the hot moist air rather than the lack of air intake.

Good Luck.

1. My header is wrapped. My kit from MCX came with header wrap.

2. I AM going to be trying a CR Racing air filter once it shows up at the dealer. Basically a tin can with holes in it and a pre filter on it. I have also been told just yesterday that the K&N Prechargers are not the best for dealing with moisture and that a Snow charger from them might work better.

I haven't had a chance to look at my boost gauge but am thinking that routing the exhaust out the back may help, as I have read on here previously.

 

[Brent_P]

1. My header is wrapped. My kit from MCX came with header wrap.

2. I AM going to be trying a CR Racing air filter once it shows up at the dealer. Basically a tin can with holes in it and a pre filter on it. I have also been told just yesterday that the K&N Prechargers are not the best for dealing with moisture and that a Snow charger from them might work better.

I haven't had a chance to look at my boost gauge but am thinking that routing the exhaust out the back may help, as I have read on here previously.

As a test to see if the exhaust is restricting, remove the muffler altogether and go for a ride, it'll be uber loud, but it may give you a hint at where a gain may be made.