turbo leaking oil

[Old Driver]

(07-16-2016 )Rig Wrench Wrote:  

(07-16-2016 )Bahdan Wrote:  If turbo runs away turn truck off. Throw truck into high gear and start it. That will kill the run away turbo. Just FYI.

I think he meant put it in high gear and stall it.

Yes It'll stall the motor and shut it down. Won't "kill" your turbo.

Tried it once in a pinch when turbo started eating oil.