What to Do When Turbocharger Fails?

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Turbocharger failure symptoms include blue or white smoke from the exhaust pipe, power loss, increased fuel consumption, higher oil consumption, metal friction sounds, oil leakage in the turbo intercooler pipes, and oil entering the intake manifold. Below are the specific causes of turbocharger failure: Engine-related issues: Increased clearance between piston rings and cylinder liners leads to poor sealing, reduced engine power output, and oil entering the combustion chamber where it burns, resulting in blue exhaust smoke. Turbocharger-related issues: Obstruction in the intake passage before the turbocharger causes excessive vacuum at the compressor end, drawing oil from the turbo center housing into the compressor wheel. This oil mixes with compressed air and enters the combustion chamber. Consequently, turbocharger speed decreases, engine air intake becomes insufficient, manifesting as power loss and blue exhaust smoke.