As soon as we lose power, or that the engine produces a noise special, we hear from our loved ones that it is certainly a dysfunction of turbocharger. You may be surprised, however they are certainly wrong. A turbocharger can indeed be faulty, it is not very common but it does happen. However generally the concern comes from a constituent in connection with the turbocharger. Before going to see an expert in order to replace this turbo, it is indeed useful to understand how a turbocharger works but also what will be the problems the most frequent, so identify yours.
How a Citroen Revolte turbo works
Everyone suspects, and its designation reminds us, the turbocharger is used to increase the capacity of your engine. Even though it arrived in the industry quite after the fact, this turbocharger was invented in 1905. Its main component turns out to be its turbines. In fact, those are the hot exhaust gases that give the turbine the ability to operate. On the other side, air will be propelled by your turbine then compress to be sent into the engine of this Citroen Revolte. Indeed, your engine needs a mixture of air as well as gasoline in order to turn. More air is more power, without getting the engine up in the towers. Pretty clever isn't it?
The most common problems on a Citroen Revolte turbo
There are 3 major causes that will turn out to be the root of turbocharger problems.
- Insufficient oil, essential for your turbine to run properly.
- Oil infected, for the same reasons
- Introducing different elements into the turbo: it can cause very significant problems.
Engine power loss on your Citroen Revolte
This may indeed be due to a damaged turbocharger. However, the malfunction could come from elsewhere, for example your clogged air filter, an injector in poor condition, a dirty compressor, a valve malfunction… The list goes on!
Black smoke in the exhaust
This is not necessarily a malfunction of the turbocharger. The causes could be quite similar: such as a malfunction of the air filter, your exhaust manifold, dirty injectors ... Again, difficult to be sure.
The turbo of your Citroen Revolte makes an unusual noise
This time you will say that we exaggerate, however the turbocharger of this Citroen Revolte may make a sound because other components of the engine block have problems. For example, leaks from the exhaust, or a compressor in poor condition. If this is not the case, you may need to replace the turbocharger.
Conclusion
You must now understand, it is not easy to recognize a turbocharger malfunction on this Citroen Revolte. Now you are able to dig a little to replace your turbocharger. the worry does not necessarily come from him. If you are ever certain of the source of the problem, we advise you to go to a mechanic because replacing his turbo is really not easy. Hope this text has helped you, and have a good trip!