What happens when the Turbo fails in your car?
What happens when the Turbo fails in your car? What to Do When the Turbo Fails. Usually when a turbo fails the pieces go into the intercooler along with a good amount of engine lube oil. If you do not shut it down quickly, smaller pieces get into the engine, again with engine oil. The engine can actually run on this spilled oil and "run away.". What should I do if I have a blown Turbo? And do not drive it for a long (up to a 100 miles). As well anytime you are driving vehicle with a blown turbo...