How to tell if the turbocharger is broken?

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McElena
07/29/25 6:21pm
Methods to determine if the turbocharger is broken: When the turbocharger is damaged, oil leakage may occur, the impeller may be broken, the rotation of the impeller may become jerky, and the rotation gap may be abnormal. The turbocharger is an important component of a turbocharged engine, essentially an air compressor that primarily uses exhaust gases to drive the engine's turbine, thereby introducing more fresh air and enhancing the engine's power. Modern cars generally use electronic injection systems, and the use of turbochargers is becoming increasingly widespread. The exhaust turbochargers in cars mostly use a single-entry turbine housing, utilizing only the pressure energy of the exhaust gases without any other auxiliary power.
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