A hissing of the turbo on a Jeep Commander can get worse and cause serious malfunctions, sometimes breaking the turbo. It is therefore essential to understand where the malfunction comes from if you want to solve the problem. First of all we will see some Tricks in order to properly maintain the turbo, and then what are the causes of these sounds and how to fix them.
Turbo noise: a few tips
Turbo malfunctions can be prevented. In this sense, here are methods to properly maintain it or adopt a course of action to protect it. In order to protect the turbo of your Jeep Commander, it is advisable not to accelerate during startup. Wait until the vehicle is on before accelerating. Check the oil level every 30 000 km approximately. The sewage naturally have a positive effect on your turbo.
Turbo whistling on the Jeep Commander: what are the causes
We will now tour the most recurring sounds on a Jeep Commander. You will be able to correctly identify the cause of this whistle in question.
Your Jeep Commander's turbo makes noise all the time
If the turbo emits noise in all situations, there is clearly a malfunction. This sound comes when the turbo is pressurized. It is often linked to an insufficiency of lubrication of the mechanism. Take it to your mechanic for a further audit. If your Jeep Commander's turbo is permanently in bad condition, you may need to replace it. Usually, this concern is accompanied by an indicator light on your dashboard.
Jeep Commander: Acceleration noise
The Jeep Commander's turbo produces a kind of whistle when you accelerate. This dysfunction can come from two main causes. This must probably come from a supply hose or from the pierced exchanger. It is plausible that the sound you hear is more like a breath than a whistle sound. If this is the case, a visual inspection will be required to discern the fault. You will be able to replace the hose if necessary, or replace the exchanger if it is broken.
Jeep Commander: Noise at deceleration
If the turbo of your Jeep Commander beeps when decelerating, the turbo is still running! There is no real reason for the turbo to generate noise only when decelerating. The sound of the engine block probably covers that of your turbo when you accelerate. It is however plausible that your engine block will make a sound when you decelerate, but it probably does not come from the turbo. No doubt an admission dysfunction?
Jeep Commander: Metallic turbo noise
A metallic sound from the turbo of your Jeep Commander comes from a mechanical malfunction. This implies that your turbo is in poor condition! Do not wait too long before going to a mechanic. Breaking a turbo can cause much more serious malfunctions, and it is rather expensive to replace.