A noise from the turbo on your Renault Grand Kangoo can worsen and lead to major malfunctions, sometimes breaking the turbo. It therefore remains essential to understand what this dysfunction is in order to take the necessary measures. At first we will see various Tricks to properly maintain this turbo, and then what will be causes of these noises and how to remedy them.
Turbo noise: a few tips
Turbo malfunctions can be avoided. For this reason, here are methods to maintain it well or change their behavior in order to preserve it. To preserve the turbo of the Renault Grand Kangoo, we advise you not to press the accelerator too much when starting. Wait until the vehicle is running before accelerating. Check the oil level every 30 000 km about. The sewage naturally have a positive effect on the turbo.
Turbo whistling on the Renault Grand Kangoo: what are the causes
We will now take a tour of the most common noises on the Renault Grand Kangoo. You can thus correctly detect the origin of this noise in question.
The turbo of your Renault Grand Kangoo makes noise all the time
If this turbo generates a strange sound under any circumstances, there is clearly a malfunction. This noise comes from the pressurization of the turbo. This is frequently due to a lack of lubrication of the system. Have it examined by a professional for further inspection. If the turbo of your Renault Grand Kangoo is permanently damaged, you will probably have to replace it. As a general rule, this malfunction is indicated by an indicator on your dashboard.
Renault Grand Kangoo: Noise on acceleration
The Renault Grand Kangoo's turbo emits a whistle when you press the accelerator. There are two main reasons for this malfunction. This must certainly come from a supply hose or from the pierced exchanger. It is plausible that the noise you hear sounds more like a breath than a hiss. If this is the case, a visual check will be necessary to identify the malfunction. You can change the hose if necessary, or change the exchanger if it is HS.
Renault Grand Kangoo: Noise during deceleration
If the turbo of this Renault Grand Kangoo makes a noise when decelerating, it means that the turbo is still running! There is no real reason for the turbo to make noise only when decelerating. The sound of the engine block probably covers that of the turbo as soon as you press the accelerator. It is however plausible that your engine block emits a sound as soon as you release the accelerator pedal, but it probably does not come from the turbo. Definitely an intake dysfunction?
Renault Grand Kangoo: Metallic noise from the turbo
A metallic noise from the turbo of this Renault Grand Kangoo comes from a mechanical defect. This means that the turbo is in bad condition! Do not delay too long before going to a mechanic. The breakage of the turbo can cause much larger malfunctions, and it is expensive to replace.