P3037high severityPowertrain
Turbo Oil Supply Line Restricted
on 2018 Lincoln MKX 3.7L V6 · AWD
What this code means
The oil supply line to the turbocharger is restricted, reducing oil flow for bearing lubrication and cooling. This will cause premature turbo failure.
Symptoms
- Turbo whine or whistling changing pitch
- Smoke from turbo area
- Reduced turbo performance
- Elevated turbo bearing temperature
- Oil smell from engine bay
- Turbo shaft play increasing
Common causes
- Oil supply line carbon buildup
- Oil supply banjo bolt screen clogged
- Kinked or collapsed oil supply line
- Incorrect oil supply gasket blocking hole
- Sludge in oil feed gallery
Diagnostic steps
- Check oil flow at turbo feed line
- Inspect oil supply banjo bolt and screen
- Check oil return line for restriction
- Monitor turbo bearing temperature if possible
- Inspect turbo shaft for play
Repair notes
Clean or replace turbo oil supply line. Replace banjo bolt screen if clogged. Inspect turbo bearings for damage. Address oil sludge cause.
Other Powertrain codes on this vehicle
P0001
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open
P0001
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open
P0002
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
P0002
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
P0003
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
P0003
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
P0004
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High
P0004
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High
P0010
Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
P0010
Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1