A hissing turbo on a Seat 132 can worsen and cause serious problems, sometimes breaking the turbo. It therefore remains necessary to discern where the malfunction comes from if you want to solve the problem. At first we will discover various Tricks to properly maintain your turbo, then what are the causes of these sounds and how to adjust it.
Turbo noise: a few tips
Turbo problems can be prevented. For this reason, here are some tips to maintain it well or change their behavior to protect it. To protect the turbo of the Seat 132, it is advisable not to accelerate when starting. Wait until the vehicle is on before accelerating. Check the oil level every 30 000 km about. The sewage naturally have a favorable impact on the turbo.
Turbo whistling on the Seat 132: what are the causes
We will now take a tour of the most recurring sounds on a Seat 132. You will therefore be able to correctly detect the cause of this hiss of which we are talking.
The turbo of your Seat 132 makes noise all the time
If the turbo generates noise in all situations, there is clearly a malfunction. This noise must come when the turbo is pressurized. This remains regularly due to an insufficiency of lubrication of the system. Take it for examination by your professional for a thorough examination. In case the turbo of this Seat 132 is completely in bad condition, you may need to change it. Usually, this malfunction is accompanied by an indicator light on your dashboard.
Seat 132: Noise on acceleration
The turbo of your Seat 132 produces a kind of whistle when you press the accelerator. This dysfunction could come from two main causes. This probably comes from a supply hose or from the perforated exchanger. It is plausible that the noise you hear sounds more like a breath than a whistle sound. In this case, a visual check will be essential to discern the malfunction. You will be able to change the hose if necessary, or change the exchanger if it is broken.
Seat 132: Noise on deceleration
If ever the turbo of your Seat 132 makes a noise when decelerating, it means that the turbo is still turning! There is no real reason for the turbo to make noise only when decelerating. The sound of your engine certainly covers that of the turbo when you press the accelerator. It is nevertheless plausible that your engine block generates a sound when you let go of the accelerator pedal, but it probably does not come from your turbo. No doubt an admission dysfunction?
Seat 132: Metallic noise from the turbo
A metallic noise from the turbo of your Seat 132 must come from a mechanical defect. So that means that the turbo is in bad shape! Do not wait too long before going to a garage. Breaking a turbo can cause much more serious problems, and it's expensive to replace.