Can You Continue to Use a Turbocharger with an Oil Leak?

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You cannot continue to use a turbocharger with an oil leak. It is necessary to locate the source of the leak and carry out repairs. The causes of turbocharger oil leaks are: 1. Insufficient lubrication in the turbocharger, leading to severe wear of internal components; 2. Aging of oil seal gaskets; 3. Malfunction of the turbocharger. A turbocharger is a rotary power machine that converts the energy of a flowing working medium into mechanical work. It improves engine performance by utilizing exhaust gases to blow fuel vapor into the engine. The characteristics of a turbocharger are: 1. Increases engine power and torque; 2. Enhances the fuel economy of the vehicle; 3. Generates higher operational noise and has poorer heat dissipation during exhaust cycles.