A good running vehicle is what most car owners would like to have especially if it is needed 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 unit, add more power, and keep it running smoothly. A turbocharger is one of the most important accessories for your vehicle. Turbochargers can increase your engine’s power by up to 35% compared to not having a turbocharger.
All vehicles, whether they run on diesel or gasoline, must have a turbocharger on their engine. The turbocharger helps increase engine power. Usually a single turbocharger is used for the diesel engine while two turbochargers are used for the gasoline engine and it is commonly known as twin turbo.
The main function of the turbocharger is to increase the amount of air intake needed by the engine for better fuel combustion. It is actually connected to the unit’s exhaust manifold, which is made up of two types of impellers separated by a chamber. As the exhaust manifold releases air it actually rotates the turbocharger impeller on the exhaust manifold side and since the two turbo impellers are directly coupled the impeller on the other end which is directly connected to the intake manifold eventually rotated by adding air in the combustion process.
The turbocharger’s impellers spin at nearly 3,000 rpm and so are 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 water and oil lubricants. In oil lubricants, the turbocharger is regularly fed with engine oil through a steel pipe connected directly to the main engine. It cools the turbocharger by lubricating its rotating parts, which are the impellers, and because of this, it cools easily. The combination of water and oil is usually used in large turbochargers, because the 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 for any leaks or damage to your connection. Avoid over-revving the engine, especially when the engine has just started. Owners have experienced a turbo charger problem when they start their engine and run 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 into pieces when damaged. Now the most important thing to keep your turbo in good condition besides checking your cooling system is to prevent early engine revs. It’s also best to start the engine and wait until it reaches a designated temperature before running your vehicle.
