WingZr0 Posted June 30, 2010 Share #1 Posted June 30, 2010 (edited) Heh fellas i need you help he your a trucker of big rigs. We're driving a 2010 Freightliner Century class truck and the turbo is whining and the oil pressure it bunching around and the temp is at 215. What is wrong? Is it the turbo? We're on the 205 exit on interstate 5. Please call me at 530 701 1244 if you have suggestions. Thanks Z Edited June 30, 2010 by WingZr0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d240zx2 Posted June 30, 2010 Share #2 Posted June 30, 2010 Got oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingZr0 Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share #3 Posted June 30, 2010 Yep, were low a gallon but we we're just going up a grade then half up the mountin range the turbo started to whine. Sounds like something was leaking, dripping inside the oil pan when we pulled over but no signs of oil or water trails on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d240zx2 Posted June 30, 2010 Share #4 Posted June 30, 2010 The reason I asked, Wing, is that the turbo uses the engine oil for lube. Isn't that correct? So if the turbo is whining and oil pressure is all over the map, isn't it possible that a low oil level could produce exactly what you're describing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingZr0 Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share #5 Posted June 30, 2010 I think your right but we think we found the problem, loose hose clamp on the turbo intake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbpdz Posted June 30, 2010 Share #6 Posted June 30, 2010 call your dispatch and let them make the call - it's likely more than just that. You stopped long enough to let oil settle into the pan. It will start up again.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingZr0 Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted June 30, 2010 (edited) We fixed it! First of all Thanks guys for your support ! It was the hose clamp on the turbo pipe that connects to the intake manifold, a 2 dollar part . We made it six miles to the Flyin J and called road service but they never called back. Then thats when Shawn the other driver saw the broken clamp and bought the new one. I did say it sounded like a vacum leak but we didn't know how that could cause these symptoms at the time. But at least it gave us a chance to meet and flirt with the Beautiful, Tall, Big Booty Blond at the cash register . I tried my best to get her phone number but all the good ones are already taken! Edited June 30, 2010 by WingZr0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panic.attack.77 Posted July 10, 2010 Share #8 Posted July 10, 2010 I've had that happen before on an '87 (or so) Peterbilt. Loudest bang I ever heard in my life! Glad you guys are safe and sound. Keep-on-keepin-on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d240zx2 Posted July 10, 2010 Share #9 Posted July 10, 2010 Joke: Do you know why you don't see too many 50 cent pieces anymore?The RodeWay drivers married them all...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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