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[Il Capitano]

If you have a quick question about your WRX and don't know exactly where to post it. Ask it here and we will be more than happy to help you out.

[subiesmakemerallyhard]

i'm curious because i'm a newbie, i bought an 07' wrx wagon with 44k miles on it, after i put about 3k on it i got an oil change, driving around recently i noticed i have poor acceleration while the turbo spools? maybe i spun a bearing, but i am new to turbocharged cars so i'm unsure. also while i was getting an oil change the original air filter was in it, i thought that might be odd?

[IGOTASUBARU]

Well replace the air filter for sure. Does it burn any oil? Any sounds coming from the motor?

[Zach@TTLM]

If you spun a bearing it would have a knock in most cases...I would be looking for a boost leak if you are not performing properly under boost but arent throwing any other codes or having any random sounds.

[JAC Wagon]

Ya, my first thought was boost leak.

[subiesmakemerallyhard]

it ate up the oil that was in the car when i bought it, i was super low when i went in to get it changed. But since, about 500miles, it hasn't been burning much if any at all. would i be able to hear a leak? am i about to fork out some serious $$$$?

[John]

Hear an oil leak? Uh no

Check the Turbo for shaft play

[NickTej22]

I think he meant hear a boost leak.....

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[subiesmakemerallyhard]

yes i mean would i hear the boost leak, im getting decent boost, but it seems like the pull when i accelerate is inconsistent.

[NickTej22]

Pop the hood and try listening. I believe one of the tricks were to spray down your hoses with soapy water and watch for bubbles, also check to see that everything is on tight and correctly.

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