So 17k on a reman long block, initial 1000 miles were broke in with synthetic oil (against manufacture requirements) as soon as I learned I flushed and refilled with DINO oil. That being said, I'm now at 17k and loosing about a quart every 200 miles. I REALLY believe it is my turbo (original to the truck, currently 451k miles. Not blowing smoke but the tailpipe is sooty... no oil "leaks" under the truck.

If the turbo was leaking oil, how would it be indicated?

at $600 to get a reman from Thoroughbred Diesel and I just better replacing the turbo than paying a shop $300 just to find the oil leak?

Is there a better/cheaper place to get a reman turbo?

WHAT is the possibility that 1000 miles on synthetic could have caused issues with the OIL ring on any or all of the pistons during break in?

Thanks guys.

6 hours ago, Mopar1973Man said:

That's good thing. Strange not seeing it wet like ive seen in the past with bad turbos that are either side wet with oil. Get some more miles on that. Go work that Cummins it will thank you.

Sadly I have nothing to "work" it with... it is back to daily driver status... I may hook onto the trailer and go pickup some firewood but even that isn't "working" it like I KNOW the truck likes. :) and the NOT WET status inside and down stream from the turbo is what most perplexed me... I was expecting "wet" as well.

1000 miles and NO LOST OIL... I think this topic is closed.

A couple of links I found for correct turbos for a 2000 24v HX35W with the "wing" on the turbo housing.

no core, chinesum but supposed good quality. $390

https://www.truckac.com/dodge-turbocharger-oem-turbo-1700320068.html?utm_medium=paid&utm_source=fb&utm_id=120207010913090181&utm_content=120213922289420181&utm_term=120207010913100181&utm_campaign=120207010913090181&fbclid=IwY2xjawMZNDpleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQBqxovZbPXtQEe4-BkbF14A70v86KClfdYzyVudYQspR3tVEZ5wWFmTrhu82kPNv4xM5eY3i4_aem_7W_UyEZCgOTq2vUq5yejGQ

Where I got mine as a reman.... Thoroughbred beat others on pricing due to the core having to be returned... they shipped me a core return box. $546

https://www.thoroughbreddiesel.com/h8350108r/

Hope this thread helps someone.

Good to hear that it was a turbo that was the cause. Too bad you cored out the old turbo. Rebuilding is easy to do.

as always, I get freaked out if my truck is "down" and opted for the fastest (most reliable) fix. This is why I try to be proactive about maintenance instead of reactive.

1 hour ago, Tim Waldo said:

as always, I get freaked out if my truck is "down" and opted for the fastest (most reliable) fix. This is why I try to be proactive about maintenance instead of reactive.

Absolute truth. For me it was that way for many years. Now the last two years have been reactive because of cancer and the lack of being able to work.