What are the disadvantages of turbocharging?
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Turbocharging has the following disadvantages: 1. Acceleration issue: Due to the inertia of the impeller, there is a delayed response to sudden throttle changes. This means there is a time lag between the driver pressing the accelerator to increase power and the impeller rotating to force more air into the engine for greater power output, and this delay is not insignificant. 2. Higher maintenance costs: Turbocharging also comes with maintenance-related issues. 3. Limited activation opportunities: The turbo is not always in an active state. In fact, during daily driving, the turbocharger is rarely activated or even used, which affects the daily performance of turbocharged engines.
I've been driving turbocharged cars for several years, and to be honest, there are several annoying drawbacks that really give me a headache. First is the maintenance cost - last year my turbo broke down and the repair cost me over 3,000 yuan. The mechanic said this component wears out easily and needs replacement every few years. Then there's turbo lag - when accelerating from standstill, you have to wait about a second for power to kick in, which can be quite dangerous when overtaking or needing sudden acceleration. The official claims about fuel efficiency are exaggerated - in city traffic jams, fuel consumption actually increases, far less smooth than naturally aspirated engines. Another issue is overheating - after long summer drives, engine temperatures soar, requiring extra cooling system maintenance. Finally, the noise is louder than expected - you can hear a buzzing sound at highway speeds, affecting the driving experience. Overall, the fuel efficiency benefits are overstated, compromising practicality.
