Checking Subaru Scavenger Pump

    Oct. 10, 2022

    The Subaru Techline has received calls from technicians forgetting to check the scavenger pump on turbo-equipped vehicles. Remember if the scavenger pump is not circulating the oil through the turbo, it can back up and leak into the turbo, causing smoking concerns at the exhaust. 

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    The Subaru Techline has received calls from technicians forgetting to check the scavenger pump on turbo-equipped vehicles. Remember if the scavenger pump is not circulating the oil through the turbo, it can back up and leak into the turbo, causing smoking concerns at the exhaust.

    Be certain that lines to the pump are clean and free of any debris. The scavenger pump is sealed with FujiBond, so it can be removed and inspected to make sure there are no issues.

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    Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

    Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of  specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.

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