Symptoms of a Faulty Turbocharger?
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Turbocharger failure symptoms generally include a noticeable lack of power and sluggish acceleration when pressing the throttle. If there's an oil leak, blue smoke may emerge from the exhaust. In cases of housing friction or bearing seizure, severe air intake deficiency occurs, resulting in black exhaust smoke and significant power loss. Below is relevant information about turbochargers: 1. The turbo shaft relies on engine oil for cooling, meaning it's connected to the engine's lubrication system. Delayed repairs can adversely affect the engine's lubrication system. Conversely, with proper maintenance, using high-quality oil, and allowing adequate cooldown after operation, turbochargers rarely fail. The primary causes of turbo damage are using inferior oil and irregular oil changes. 2. A turbocharger is essentially an air compressor that increases intake air volume by compressing air. It utilizes the inertial force of exhaust gases to drive the turbine in the turbo housing, which in turn rotates the coaxial impeller. This impeller forces air from the air filter into the cylinders under pressure. 3. As engine speed increases, the exhaust gas velocity and turbine rotation speed synchronize, enabling the impeller to compress more air into the cylinders. The increased air pressure and density allow for more fuel combustion, and corresponding fuel quantity adjustments can enhance engine output power.
