Today we find the turbos in much of the cars of the last 20 years, as much on engines essences ou Diesel. Before starting these manipulations it is obviously necessary to be persuaded that the problem comes from the turbo of the famous Kia Picanto. But if you are reading this article, you probably know the source.
How to change the turbo on your Kia Picanto
Depending on the turbo to be installed, some of the manipulations will be able to change a bit. In case you buy a turbocharger it is usually sold with an assembly manual. The best thing to do is then follow it to the letter. That said, if you have not yet made the purchase, we offer the necessary steps to replace a turbo compressor in this Kia Picanto. This way you will know if you have the required skills. Before you start, make sure you have all of the tools adequate. You will use a bucket for oil, a set of ratchet wrenches, flat pliers, allen wrenches as well as flat. Most of the time, these turbos will be delivered with their tool kit including joints, studs as well as a little oil. It is still advisable to go to a mechanic since tinkering from a pit turns out to be much easier to do the work. Furthermore, the turbocharger turns out to be a rather delicate component for this Kia Picanto. Even if the handling is not particularly laborious, it is still advised to go to a technician.
- Drain the engine and replace your oil filter. Replace a little oil, but not too much. It is an essential step!
- Remove all plugs from the Kia Picanto's turbocharger.
- Examine that there are no desirable non-elements in the casings, since this is sometimes a source of problem.
- Remove the ducts and of course all the screws and the nuts that will support your turbocharger.
- Remove the existing turbocharger from your Kia Picanto.
- Reassemble the brand new turbocharger, checking that the locations fit perfectly
- Replace the oil return pipe
- Reinstall all the required screws and nuts
- Fill the turbocharger with the oil supplied with the turbo
- Rotate the turbine by hand to activate the turbocharger.
- Reattach all the elements to the Kia Picanto's turbocharger.
- Once all the parts have been fitted, you can start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.
Once the turbo is in place but also that the car has been running for a few minutes, it is necessary to take a ride in your Kia Picanto in order to see that everything is going well. We also advise you to check the amount of oil and water often enough for 15 days. Post a comment if this tutorial ever helped you. See you soon !