Can You Still Drive with a Broken Turbocharger?

[Genesis]

Turbocharger failure does not prevent the car from running, but it may cause some minor issues. For example, you may need to press the accelerator pedal halfway deeper than usual to maintain normal driving, and acceleration may feel sluggish, lacking the strong power it once had. Below are the specific reasons for turbocharger failure: Engine-related issues: Increased clearance between the piston rings and cylinder liners leads to poor sealing, resulting in reduced engine power output. Oil may leak into the combustion chamber and burn, causing blue smoke from the exhaust. Turbocharger-related issues: Blockages in the intake passage before the turbocharger create excessive vacuum at the compressor end, causing oil to flow from the turbocharger's central housing into the compressor impeller. The oil then enters the combustion chamber along with compressed air and burns. This reduces turbocharger speed and significantly decreases engine air intake, manifesting as reduced power and blue smoke from the exhaust.