SCinfidel

Both turbos leaking oil, so they are obviously done but how long can I drive them like this and will this damage any other components or effect the motor? For now, they are boosting fine and the car drives okay.. obviously I'm planning on fixing but just inquiring what my likely future looks like.

ArmAnirx7

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I had a similar issue but with my front turbo. I don't think it will necessarily affect other components but you will basically get a cloud of smoke from the exhaust every time you boost. Also, keep an eye out for your oil level because if the turbo seals get really bad you will lost oil fast.

rtrylvr

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I had an issue a couple years ago where the front turbo was leaking oil from the inlet seal. Inspected them and everything was nice and tight and no shaft play so I did a little research and found that the PCV system dumps oil in the intake. Eventually it'll make it's way back to the turbos and pool up in the bottom of your intercooler. Apparently you can buy a catch can to remedy that, but it's really not that big of a deal to me.

IRPerformance

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Where is the oil leak? External or are you finding it in the intake tract? As said above, the stock pcv system dumps oil into the primary turbo inlet. Ditch the pcv valve and run a catch can.

SCinfidel

Car is still in transit to me. I had a PrePurchase Inspection done, as the car was out of state, and the one problem found was oil leaking from the turbos. The inspection was done at a Mazda dealer but pretty sure the tech really didn't know what to do and didn't report in any detail other than saying "turbos leaking oil" smh.

Great suggestions and hopefully I can get away with something simple but I won't know much more detail until the car arrives here.

Thanks for the feedback!