Oil Leak From Turbo Return Pipe Seal: Volvo S40 Engine & Powertrain

Problem overview

The turbocharger return pipe seal may develop an oil leak. The leak can begin very small, but will eventually progress into a large leak. Our technicians recommend having this repaired at first signs of leakage.

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Volvo S40 vehicles with this problem

4 model years affected

Average mileage: 120,704 miles

(21,369 - 230,000)

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Oil Leak From Turbo Return Pipe Seal on Volvo S40

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