Today we can find turbos on a lot of cars in circulation, whether for systems essences ou Diesel. Before starting work, you must obviously be sure that the malfunction comes from the turbo of this smart fortwo. But since you are reading this article, it means that you certainly know the cause.change-turbo-smart-fortwo

How to change the turbo of your smart fortwo

Depending on the turbo to be installed, the processes will be able to fluctuate a little. When you buy a turbo it will always come with an assembly note. It is therefore best that you follow it to the letter. By cons in case you have not made the purchase, here are the steps to replace a turbo for this smart fortwo. This way you will know if you have the required skills. Before you start, make sure you have all the tools required. You are going to need an oil receptacle, a bunch of ratchet wrenches, flat pliers, allen and flat wrenches. Typically, turbochargers are supplied with their tool kit, which contains joints, studs and a little oil. We still recommend that you go see a pro simply because working with a pit is much more convenient for these manipulations. In addition, the turbo remains a particularly delicate element in a smart fortwo. Even if the technique is not extremely laborious, we nevertheless advise you to go to a specialist.

  • Change the engine oil and replace this oil filter. Replace a little oil, but not too much. This is an imperative step!
  • Remove the different plugs found around the turbo of your smart fortwo.
  • Check that there are no residues on the casings, since this is undoubtedly a cause of malfunction.
  • Remove the conduits as well as all the screws as well as the nuts which support this turbo.
  • Remove the existing turbo from this smart fortwo.
  • Refit the new turbo, checking that the slots stick completely
  • Replace the oil return pipe
  • Install the required screws and nuts
  • Fill the turbo with the oil provided
  • Operate the turbine manually to operate the turbo.
  • Reattach the various components to the turbo of your smart fortwo.
  • Now that when the parts are installed, you can start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.

Once the assembly is installed but also that the car has been running for 5 to 10 minutes, you can drive at the wheel of this smart fortwo to check that everything is working properly. We also advise you to check the quantity of oil but also of water quite frequently in the days to come. Write a comment if this tutorial has ever helped you. Enjoy again!