Can a Broken Turbocharger Be Repaired?

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Turbochargers cannot be repaired when broken. Below is relevant information about turbochargers: 1. A turbocharger is essentially an air compressor that increases intake air volume by compressing air. It utilizes the inertial force of exhaust gases expelled by the engine to drive a turbine in the turbine housing. This turbine, in turn, drives a coaxial impeller that pressurizes air delivered through the air filter duct, forcing it into the cylinders. As engine speed increases, the exhaust gas velocity and turbine speed rise synchronously, allowing the impeller to compress more air into the cylinders. The increased air pressure and density enable more fuel to be burned, and by correspondingly adjusting fuel injection and engine speed, the engine's output power can be enhanced. 2. The primary function of turbocharging is to increase engine air intake, thereby boosting power and torque output, making the vehicle more powerful. When a turbocharger is installed on an engine, its maximum power can increase by 40% or more compared to the same engine without turbocharging. This means the same engine can deliver significantly greater power after turbocharging.