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Jul 20, 2022 · If you are worried about buying a car with a turbocharged engine, this video is for you. We will discuss everything you need to know about turbo engines, whether you should buy one, and...
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Jul 26, 2022 · According to the host of the video the primary cause of reliability issues with turbocharged engines can be traced to heat. Heat is an engine killer that shortens an engine’s life.
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Nov 29, 2023 · Are Turbocharged Engines Less Reliable? Much comes down to the specific powertrain and the model as a whole. By Devin Pratt. Updated November 29, 2023. Photo: Audi. Turbocharging has become a...
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- The downsides of a turbocharged engine. This type of engine uses forced induction to increase the efficiency and power output of the engine by forcing extra air into the combustion chamber.
- Throttle response. Throttle response is a measure of vehicle responsiveness, which looks at how fast an engine can increase its power output in response to the driver’s request for acceleration.
- Torque Curve. While the torque curve is better now in modern turbocharged cars, and you still get a flat peak on the torque curve where the power lasts, the portion before and after the peak isn’t good.
- Reliability vs. cost. Turbo engines take more money to create them more reliably. Naturally aspirated engines can get away with less because the internal pressure that is created is less.
- You Can’T Turn Off A Turbocharged Engine Right Away
- Turbos Reduce The Lifespan of An Engine
- Turbos Are only For High Horsepower Fanatics
Remember the old days when you’d walk through a tuner car meet and be greeted by the sound of dozens of fans working overtime to cool down idling aftermarket turbo setups? Flash forward to today in the parking lot of your local big box store, where two or three times as many stock turbocharged cars sit silently and safely, with the ignition switche...
One of the most common turbo myths is that running boost will damage your engine over time. Again, it all comes down to design. Any improperly designed motor setup, whether it’s due to bad ECU programming, not enough fuel delivery or improperly timed spark, will have a negative effect on a vehicle. However, a properly implemented turbopushing enoug...
This is one of those turbo myths you’ve probably heard before: The only reason to buy a turbocharged car is an obsession with speed. The modern automotive market clearly demonstrates that this isn’t the case. For every turbocharged sports car out there, there are at least two or three small-displacement turbo four-cylinder engines balancing fuel co...
Aug 6, 2022 · I've taken a deep look into turbo engines and whether or not you can have a reliable car with a turbo in it. We'll talk about some of the ways that turbos fail or turbo engines have...
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Feb 12, 2023 · The most common symptoms of a bad turbocharger are low engine performance, blue smoke from the exhaust, and a burning oil smell. You may also notice reduced fuel economy and a check engine light on your car’s dashboard.
