Now we find these turbos on a lot of vehicles in circulation, whether in systems essences ou Diesel. Just before starting the DIY you will of course have to be sure that the fault is with the turbo of this Kia Picanto 3. But if you have made it this far, you certainly know the cause.change-turbo-Kia-Picanto-3

How to change the turbo on your Kia Picanto 3

Depending on the turbo to install, the procedures may change very slightly. When you get a turbo it is usually supplied with instructions. The ideal is therefore that you follow it to the letter. On the other hand, in the event that you have not yet purchased the product, you will find the outline below for changing a turbo for your Kia Picanto 3. Therefore you will know if you have the required skills. Before starting, be careful to have all of the tools indispensable. You will have the use of a receptacle for the oil, a set of ratchets, a flat pliers, your allen and flat wrenches. Very often, these turbochargers turn out to be supplied with their assembly kit which contains a few jointsFew studs and a portion oil. We still recommend that you go to a pro because working from a pit is much easier to do the work. And of course, the turbo happens to be a fairly sensitive component on this Kia Picanto 3. Even if handling is not super complicated, it is still advisable to go to a mechanic.

  • Drain the engine block then change the oil filter. Put a sprig of oil, in a small quantity. This is a necessary step!
  • Remove the various plugs present on the turbo of the Kia Picanto 3.
  • Check that there are no residues within the housings, as this is a cause for concern.
  • Remove the ducts with all the screws but also the nuts which support the turbo.
  • Remove the turbo in place in this Kia Picanto 3.
  • Fit the brand new turbo, checking that the seals match perfectly
  • Refit the oil return pipe
  • Refit the required screws and nuts
  • Fill the turbo with the oil supplied with the turbo
  • Manually rotate the turbine to operate the turbo.
  • Reconnect the various connections to the turbo of your Kia Picanto 3.
  • Once the parts are in place, you must start the engine block and run it for about ten minutes.

Now that the turbo is in place and the car has been running for at least 5 minutes, you can drive this Kia Picanto 3 to check that everything is working fine. We also advise you to check the oil level but also the water level quite frequently in the following weeks. Leave a comment if this tutorial was helpful. Good walk !