A turbo charger increases the compression of the engine so to combat engine ping,
low compression pistons are installed. A turbo charger utilizes a turbine which
is driven by hot
engine exhaust, when these gases expand it will spin the turbine at high speeds,
which forces air into the engine.
Engine oil is used to cool the turbine shaft in the turbo housing.
Inside a Turbo Charger
To help regulate the air intake pressure a device called a waste-gate is designed
to release boost at a measured pressure point. This is done to limit the amount
of boost the engine receives, if the engine is boosted to much it can cause internal
engine failure. Turbo charges help reduce the amount of fuel that is required to
achieve the same level of power.
Turbo Wastegate (cut away)
A turbo charged engine requires oil changes be more frequent than a non turbo
charged engine. The turbo charger will break oil down sooner because of the added
stress on the engine. When a turbo charger has failed it can cause the engine to
have less power and burn oil excessively. A regular maintenance routine for
a turbo charged vehicle will ensure proper operation and have less risk of breaking
down, as well as damaging components.
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