When we lose power, or that the engine block makes a noise special, it is said to our friends that it is certainly a problem of turbocharger. It may surprise you, however they are wrong almost every time. A turbocharger may indeed be defective, it happens from time to time. But in general, the malfunction comes from an element related to the turbocharger. Before going to a technician to change the turbocharger, it is useful to understand how a turbocharger works but also what will be the problems very usual, so identify yours.
How a Seat Arona turbo works
We all know, and its designation implies, a turbocharger is used to develop the performance of your engine block. Although it became quite late in our cars, this turbocharger was invented in 1905. Its fundamental constituent happens to be a turbines. Moreover, those are the hot exhaust gases which give the possibility to the turbine to work. At the other end, air will be propelled via this turbine and compress to be sent to the engine block of the Seat Arona. Because the engine block needs a cocktail of air as well as gasoline in order to work. More air is more power, without getting the vehicle up to speed. Pretty clever don't you think?
The most common problems on a Seat Arona turbo
There are 3 recurring reasons that will be found to cause turbocharger problems.
- An insufficient oil, essential so that this turbine works well.
- Contaminated oil, for similar reasons
- The introduction of a foreign body into the turbo: this one will sometimes damage very important problems.
Engine power loss on your Seat Arona
It could for example be due to a damaged turbocharger. However, the problem will sometimes come from another place, such as the clogged air filter, an injector in poor condition, a dirty compressor, a valve problem ... Difficult to know!
Black smoke in the exhaust
This is not automatically a turbocharger problem. The reasons can be quite similar: like a problem with the air filter, the exhaust manifold, your dirty injectors, etc. Here too, it's difficult to be sure.
Your Seat Arona's turbo makes an unusual noise
This time you will say that we are exaggerating, however the turbocharger of the Seat Arona will sometimes make noises because other parts of the engine have problems. For example, leaks from the exhaust, or a dirty compressor. If this is not the case, you will most likely have to change your turbocharger.
Conclusion
As you can see, it's not easy to recognize a turbocharger problem on a Seat Arona. Now that you know a little more, you are able to search a bit to change your turbocharger. the malfunction does not necessarily come from him. If you are convinced of the source of the problem, we advise you to go to a specialist because changing your turbo is not easy. Be careful, and enjoy the road!