What does the 't' in 2.0t mean?

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LeMason
07/29/25 9:52am
It means the vehicle is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, where 'T' stands for turbocharged engine. Below is an introduction to turbocharging: How turbocharging works: It uses the exhaust gases emitted from the engine's exhaust outlet as power to drive the turbine wheel in the turbocharger. The turbine wheel is directly connected to the compressor wheel in the compressor housing. One side of the compressor housing is connected to the air filter, while the other side compresses the air drawn from the filter into the engine's cylinders, thereby increasing the amount of air in the engine. Maintenance methods for turbocharging: After starting the car engine, avoid pressing the accelerator pedal abruptly; do not turn off the engine immediately after prolonged high-speed operation; choose the appropriate engine oil; regularly clean the engine oil and filter; and clean the air filter on schedule.
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