Turbo oil filter/screen

[Shade_M16]

How often is it recommend to change out the turbo oil filter screens? My truck is at 6200 miles and I'm coming up on an oil change. Should I concern myself with changing out these screens at this time? Thanks for any help.

 

[JohnyPython]

 

[Hal993]

following at 39k.... would LOVE to replace mine. I guess I'll check YouTubeU.

 

[Shade_M16]

I don't run extended oil changes on my truck this will be my third time in 6200 miles but I'll check out the video anyway.

 

[FordTechOne]

No. They are only intended to be serviced during an engine repair, such as turbocharger replacement.

They do not filter oil like a conventional oil filter, it’s just an inline mesh screen. If they are contaminated with debris or metal, that’s the result of neglect (poor maintenance) or a larger failure, at which point the screens are the least of your worries.

 

[Shade_M16]

No. They are only intended to be serviced during an engine repair, such as turbocharger replacement.

They do not filter oil like a conventional oil filter, it’s just an inline mesh screen. If they are contaminated with debris or metal, that’s the result of neglect (poor maintenance) or a larger failure, at which point the screens are the least of your worries.

Thank you. So as long as I keep up on oil changes I shouldn't have to worry about it much.

 

[Old-Raptor-guy]

Thank you. So as long as I keep up on oil changes I shouldn't have to worry about it much.

Yes, the only vehicles I have seen plug their oil feed screens are Subarus. I swear they do it for fun. (It is a maintenance issue for sure)

 

[Coop65]

I agree with with the regular oil change you shouldn't have to worry about them unless you are in there for other reasons dealing with the turbos...

 

[Misfit_1122]

This being said.... I'm at 127k miles. I run my truck hard but have admittedly gone about 8-9k between oil change at times. I now get an audible metal screeching sound that increases with turbo whistle noise in the first 15 to 20 miles of driving..... Am I on borrowed time Turbo wise?

 

[Meat2022]

So is this a pretty easy part to replace just for preventive maintenance ? How much are the replacements? Guess I’m off to search now and learn more about this.