A well-running vehicle is what most car owners would like to have, especially if it is necessary for their job. Police cars are examples of vehicles that must be fast and always in perfect condition in order to catch criminals and respond to calls in the shortest possible time. Now for this reason there are many vehicle accessories that can help speed up your drive, add more power and keep it running smoother. A turbocharger is one of the most important accessories for your vehicle. Turbochargers can increase your engine power by up to 35% compared to not having a turbocharger.
All vehicles, whether they run on diesel or gasoline, must have a turbocharger in their engine. The turbocharger helps increase engine power. Usually, a single turbocharger is used for diesel engines, while two turbochargers are used for gasoline engines and are commonly known as twin turbochargers.
The main function of the turbocharger is to increase the amount of air intake needed by the engine for better fuel combustion. It’s actually connected to the unit’s exhaust manifold, which is made up of two types of boosters separated by a chamber. As the exhaust manifold releases air it actually rotates the turbocharger booster on the exhaust manifold side and since the two turbo boosters are directly coupled, the booster on the other end which is directly connected to the intake manifold eventually rotate by adding air in the combustion process.
The turbocharger’s impellers spin at almost 3000rpm and because of this it is prone to overheating just like the engine itself. There are two cooling processes done for turbochargers to prevent overheating, the first is by using oil lubricants and the second is by combining oil and water lubricants. In oil lubes, the turbocharger is regularly fed with engine oil through a steel pipe directly connected to the main engine. It cools the turbocharger by lubricating its rotating parts, which are the impellers, and due to this, it cools down easily. The combination of water and oil is usually used in large turbochargers, because engine oil is sometimes not enough to cool the turbo. A connection directly connected to the water passage of the engine is connected and passes through the turbo to cool it.
One way to keep your turbocharger in good shape is to make sure there is always clean engine oil. You should also regularly check your connection for any leaks or damage. Avoid revving the engine, especially when you have just started the engine. Owners have experienced turbocharger issues when starting the engine and running their car without allowing it to warm up, especially in cold weather. The usual turbo damage is mostly on the booster itself because it usually breaks apart when damaged. Now the most important thing to keep the turbo in good condition, in addition to checking its cooling system, is to avoid premature engine revolutions. It is also best to start the engine and wait until it reaches the designated temperature before running your vehicle.