Is There a Problem with Oil Leakage in the Turbocharger Intake Pipe?
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Oil leakage in the turbocharger intake pipe is problematic. Besides affecting engine performance, severe cases may require replacement of the turbocharger. Overview of Turbocharger: A turbocharger is essentially an air compressor that increases the intake air volume by compressing air. It utilizes the inertial force of exhaust gases expelled by the engine to drive the turbine in the turbine housing. The turbine, in turn, drives the coaxial impeller, which compresses the air delivered from the air filter pipe, pressurizing it before it enters the cylinders. As the engine speed increases, the exhaust gas flow rate and turbine speed also rise proportionally, allowing the impeller to compress more air into the cylinders. The increased air pressure and density enable the combustion of more fuel, and by adjusting the fuel quantity and engine speed accordingly, the engine's output power can be enhanced. Composition and Principle of Turbocharger: The exhaust gas turbocharger mainly consists of a pump wheel and a turbine, along with some other control components. The pump wheel and turbine are connected by a shaft, known as the rotor. The exhaust gases from the engine drive the pump wheel, which then rotates the turbine. The turbine's rotation pressurizes the intake system.
