A Turbo is a turbine-driven, forced induction device used to harness the waste exhaust gases emitted from an engine. It forces more air into the cylinders helping the engine produce more power. When air is compressed, the oxygen molecules are packed closer together which increases the amount of fuel due to the added air. Manufacturers commonly use turbochargers in trucs, car, train, aircraft, and construction-equipment engines.
The importance of a turbo is to improve the engine’s efficiency by increasing the density of the intake of gas, thereby allowing more power per engine cycle so when it is damaged or isn’t functioning properly, you need to get it replaced. Here are some factors to look out for to see if you need a turbo replacement:
- Exhaust smoke – this is an obvious sign to get your car checked out and your turbo changed before it causes an accident.
- Power loss – this is a big factor to look out for. If you notice your car isn’t accelerating as powerfully as it used to or is slow to react to your input, this may show that your turbo is failing and you need a turbo replacement.
- Whining engine – if you start to hear noises coming from your engine, this could also mean turbo failure, if you do not take your car in to be looked at you’ll notice a whining sound coming from your engine as a more serious result. At this point you should get a professional mechanic to look at your car and replace the turbo.
- The check engine light – this feature is able to pick up turbo faults and will notify the driver by showing the check engine light. However, it doesn’t solely indicate failure so if you think something is wrong, go to a professional mechanic who will perform further checks and notify you if you need a turbo replacement or if there is another issue.
