# first turbo 2011 5.0

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**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [August 9, 2010, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-turbo-2011-5-0/253816 "2010-08-09T15:57:01Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 9, 2010, 9:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-turbo-2011-5-0/253816/44 "2010-08-09T21:40:30Z")

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> [@NYIRP Altitude?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyirp-altitude/34184/20):
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> Eh,
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> Pistons and rod’s don’t gradually wear. They either work perfectly or fail. Yes, ring lands crack, etc, but again that’s nothing to do with mileage.

I see your point, however, a rod bearing failure due to partially or fully clogged oil passages will cause increased friction which can in turn cause rod failure when stressed.

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