Change Car Turbo Peugeot 308

Change Car Turbo

Very technical 2h00–9h00 ~200–900£
Estimated time 2h00–9h00
Estimated labour cost ~200–900£
Difficulty Very technical
Vehicles
308 2007-2015 21
  • 1.6 8V HDi Diesel (DV6C (9HD))
  • 1.6 8V HDiF Diesel (DV6DTED (9HP))
  • 1.6 8V HDiF, -CC Diesel (DV6C (9HR))
  • 1.6 BioFlex Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (TU5JP4 (NFU))
  • 1.6 HDi Diesel (DV6ATED4 (9HX))
  • 1.6 HDi Diesel (DV6TED4 (9HY))
  • 1.6 HDiF Diesel (DV6TED4 (9HV))
  • 1.6 HDiF Diesel (DV6TED4 (9HZ))
  • 1.6 THP Petrol (EP6DT (5FT))
  • 1.6 THP Petrol (EP6DTS (5FY))
  • 1.6 THP, -CC Petrol (EP6CDT (5FV))
  • 1.6 THP, -CC Petrol (EP6DT (5FX))
  • 1.6 VTi, -CC Petrol (EP6 (5FW))
  • 1.6 VTi, -CC Petrol (EP6C (5FS))
  • 2.0 Bioflex Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (EW10A (RFJ))
  • 2.0 HDiF Diesel (DW10CTED4 (RHD))
  • 2.0 HDiF Diesel (DW10CTED4 (RHE))
  • 2.0 HDiF, -CC Diesel (DW10BTED4 (RHF))
  • 2.0 HDiF, -CC Diesel (DW10CTED4 (RHH))
  • 2.0 HDiF, CC Diesel (DW10BTED4 (RHR))
  • GTi (1.6 THP), -CC Petrol (EP6CDTX (5FU))
308 2013-2021 23
  • 1.2 PureTech 110 Petrol (EB2ADT (HNP))
  • 1.2 PureTech 130 Petrol (EB2ADTS (HNS))
  • 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DT (HNZ))
  • 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DTS (HNY))
  • 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DTSM (HNW))
  • 1.5 BlueHDi Diesel (DV5RC (YHZ))
  • 1.5 BlueHDi Diesel (DV5RD (YHY))
  • 1.6 BlueHDi Diesel (DV6FC (BHX))
  • 1.6 BlueHDi Diesel (DV6FC (BHZ))
  • 1.6 BlueHDi Diesel (DV6FD (BHY))
  • 1.6 e-HDi Diesel (DV6C (9HC))
  • 1.6 GT Petrol (EP6FDTX (5GT))
  • 1.6 GTi Petrol (EP6FDTR (5GN))
  • 1.6 GTI PureTech 263 Petrol (EP6FADTR (EGX))
  • 1.6 HDi Diesel (DV6DTED (9HP))
  • 1.6 THP Petrol (EP6CDT (5FA))
  • 1.6 THP Petrol (EP6CDT (5FV))
  • 1.6 THP Petrol (EP6FADTX (5GG))
  • 1.6 THP Petrol (EP6FDTR (5GP))
  • 2.0 BlueHDi Diesel (DW10FC (AHW))
  • 2.0 BlueHDi Diesel (DW10FC (EHZ))
  • 2.0 BlueHDi Diesel (DW10FCD (AHX))
  • 2.0 BlueHDi Diesel (DW10FD (AHR))
308 2021-2025 5
  • 1.2 PureTech 110 Petrol (EB2ADT (HNP))
  • 1.2 PureTech 130 Petrol (EB2ADTS (HNS))
  • 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Diesel (DV5RC (YHZ))
  • 1.6 Hybrid 180 Electricity,Petrol (EP6FADTXHPE (DGX))
  • Hybrid 225 Electricity,Petrol (EP6FADTXHPD (DGY))
Renew the turbocharger Without diesel particulate filter 5h00
Renew the turbocharger With diesel particulate filter 5h00
Renew the turbocharger Manual transmission 9h00
Renew the turbocharger Automatic transmission 8h00

What is the role of the Peugeot 308 turbo?

The turbocharger increases engine power by compressing the intake air, allowing more air (and therefore more fuel) into the combustion chambers. It is driven by exhaust gases spinning a turbine at speeds up to 250,000 rpm. The compressed intake air passes through an intercooler to reduce its temperature before entering the engine.

What are the symptoms of a failing Peugeot 308 turbo?

Common symptoms include: loss of engine power or boost, excessive exhaust smoke (blue/white for oil burning, black for over-fuelling), whining or whistling noise from the turbo area, engine warning light or turbo fault codes, oil leaks at the turbo housing, increased oil consumption.

What causes Peugeot 308 turbo failure?

The main causes are: oil starvation (blocked or restricted oil feed lines, low oil level, poor oil quality), foreign object ingestion, excessive exhaust temperature, worn bearings due to high mileage, and contaminated oil. Always investigate and fix the root cause before fitting a replacement turbo.

Can a Peugeot 308 turbo be reconditioned?

Yes, turbo reconditioning is a common and cost-effective alternative to buying new. A reputable service will disassemble, inspect, replace worn parts, rebalance, and test the unit. Expect to pay 30–60% of the new price.

Is it difficult to change a Peugeot 308 turbo?

Difficulty level 5/5: very technical. The turbo is connected to both the intake and exhaust systems, requiring numerous disassembly steps. Approximately 5 hours on average for a professional mechanic. Key precautions after fitting: change the engine oil and filter, prime the turbo with oil before starting, allow the turbo to cool down after hard driving by idling for 30 seconds before switching off.

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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
308 2007-2015 2007-2015 1.4 VTi Petrol (EP3 (8FS)), 1.4 VTi Petrol (EP3C (8FR)), 1.6 8V HDi Diesel (DV6C (9HD)), 1.6 8V HDiF Diesel (DV6DTED (9HP)), 1.6 8V HDiF, -CC Diesel (DV6C (9HR)), 1.6 BioFlex Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (TU5JP4 (NFU)), 1.6 HDi Diesel (DV6ATED4 (9HX)), 1.6 HDi Diesel (DV6TED4 (9HY)),… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol
308 2013-2021 2013-2021 1.2 PureTech 110 Petrol (EB2ADT (HNP)), 1.2 PureTech 130 Petrol (EB2ADTS (HNS)), 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DT (HNZ)), 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DTS (HNY)), 1.2 THP Petrol (EB2DTSM (HNW)), 1.2 VTi Petrol (EB2 (HMZ)), 1.5 BlueHDi Diesel (DV5RC (YHZ)), 1.5 BlueHDi Diesel (DV5RD (YHY)), 1.6 BlueH… Diesel, Petrol
308 2021-2025 2021-2025 1.2 PureTech 110 Petrol (EB2ADT (HNP)), 1.2 PureTech 130 Petrol (EB2ADTS (HNS)), 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Diesel (DV5RC (YHZ)), 1.6 Hybrid 180 Electricity,Petrol (EP6FADTXHPE (DGX)), Hybrid 225 Electricity,Petrol (EP6FADTXHPD (DGY)) Diesel, Electricity, Petrol

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