How to Tell if a Turbocharger is Faulty?

[KalebMarie]

When a turbocharger is damaged, the car lacks power when accelerating. The engine combustion is incomplete, and the exhaust emits a strong odor. Below are specific methods to diagnose turbocharger issues: 1. Assess turbocharger condition through rapid acceleration and observing the car's odometer: If you hear the exhaust valve scream above 1750 RPM during rapid acceleration and there are no abnormal noises from the odometer, the turbocharger is functioning normally. 2. Remove the exhaust pipe connected to the compressor end and check for excessive blue smoke from oil exhaust: If there is significant blue smoke from oil exhaust, the turbocharger is damaged. 3. Incomplete engine combustion with strong exhaust odor: A faulty turbocharger can cause incomplete engine combustion, resulting in strong exhaust odors. 4. Measure turbocharger condition using a pressure gauge: A normally functioning turbocharger should show an intake pressure between 0.2-0.3 MPa on the pressure gauge.