VW Golf 2.0 TDI Blue Smoke — Turbo Shaft Seal
Volkswagen
Golf
2009
2.0 TDI EA189
⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
High
Safe to Drive?
🚫 Do NOT Drive
Safety Impact
Direct safety risk — affects safe operation of the vehicle
Urgency Level
🟠 Fix Soon
Blue or grey smoke from Golf 2.0 TDI exhaust under acceleration with oily residue in the intercooler indicates turbo shaft seal failure. Oil enters the intake on the compressor side. Replacement turbo costs £400-800. Always clean the intercooler and intake when replacing the turbo.
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