What people keep running into with turbocharger
Complaints tagged turbocharger, each raised by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
4 recurring problems · 8 people · 2 forums we read
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- 2How do you drain oil out of an intercooler?Intercoolers and charge air coolers frequently accumulate pooled oil and oily water that cannot be reached with standard vacuum pumps due to kinks in the boost pipes. This trapped fluid can freeze in cold weather and disrupt normal vehicle operation, such as preventing the car from shifting into higher gears.
- 2Turbo charge hose collapsing on accelerationThe turbo charge pipe collapses inward almost fully under high throttle, which restricts airflow and causes a sudden loss of boost. This issue triggers an amber drivetrain warning and prevents the engine from maintaining power during hard acceleration.
- 2Why is my new turbocharger screaming after a few hundred miles?A newly installed aftermarket turbocharger can fail within a few hundred miles, marked by a loud screaming noise that signals total internal failure. This premature breakdown leaves owners dealing with cooked components and trying to determine if the issue stems from an off-center compressor nut or underlying installation conditions.
- 2Can a bad catalytic converter cause head gasket failure?Running a vehicle with a bad catalytic converter over thousands of miles leaves drivers questioning whether the added engine stress triggers head gasket failure or if the issue is simply age-related. Drivers also encounter related hardware problems, such as finding iron particles accumulating in the intercooler.
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