As soon as we perceive less power, or that the engine block comes out noise we can hear from our relatives that this is probably a problem of turbocharger. It may surprise you, but they are not right almost every time. Your turbocharger will undoubtedly give up the ghost, and this is not uncommon. However, generally the problem stems from a parameter linked to the turbocharger. Before you go directly to an expert to replace this turbocharger, it is indeed essential to understand how a turbocharger works but also what turn out to be the dysfunctions rather frequent, so identify yours.
How a Lancia Appia turbo works
We suspect it a little, and its designation reminds us, a turbocharger helps increase the performance of your engine block. Although it became relatively late in our cars, the turbocharger was developed in 1905. Its fundamental element is a turbines. In fact, these are the high temperature exhaust gases that provide the possibility for this turbine to operate. On the opposite side, air will be emitted from your turbine and compress in order to be sent inside the engine block of your Lancia Appia. Indeed, your engine block requires a mixture of air and gasoline in order to function. More air means more power without running the engine in the towers. Pretty clever isn't it?
The most common problems on a Lancia Appia turbo
There are several main causes that turn out to be the cause of turbocharger malfunctions.
- An insufficient oil, essential so that your turbine turns well.
- Oil infected, for similar reasons
- The introduction of a foreign body inside the turbo: the latter will sometimes create very significant malfunctions.
Loss of engine power on your Lancia Appia
It could be due to a damaged turbocharger. However the problem will sometimes come from elsewhere, such as your clogged air filter, an injector in poor condition, a compressor in poor condition, a valve problem ... Difficult to know!
Black smoke in the exhaust
This will not necessarily be a turbocharger problem. The causes could be quite equivalent: such as an air filter problem, the exhaust manifold, dirty injectors ... Again, the list is long.
Your Lancia Appia's turbo makes an unusual noise
This time you think I am exaggerating, however the turbocharger of your Lancia Appia will sometimes produce noises because other parts of the engine have malfunctions. For example, leaks in the exhaust, or even a dirty compressor. If these work ethically you will most likely have to change the turbocharger.
Conclusion
You must now understand, it is not easy to determine a turbocharger problem on the Lancia Appia. Now that you know a little more, you can search a little to change your turbocharger. the problem does not necessarily come from him. When you are convinced of your move, it is advisable to go to an expert because changing the turbo is really not easy. Be careful, and see you soon!