As soon as we lose power, or even that the engine emits a noise special, we hear from our friends that it's probably a concern of turbocharger. Believe it or not, yet these are wrong in most cases. The turbocharger can indeed be defective, which is not uncommon. However often the concern comes from a component in connection with the turbocharger. Before going to an expert to have the turbo changed, it is essential to understand how a turbocharger works and what the problems rather common, so identify yours.
How a Smart Forvision Turbo Works
As we can imagine, and its designation implies, a turbocharger increases the performance of an engine tenfold. Although it entered the market quite an afterthought, this turbocharger was invented in 1905. Its fundamental element turns out to be a turbines. Moreover, it is the exhaust gases whose temperature is high that allow your turbine to start rotating. On the opposite side, the air is propelled through this turbine and compress to be propelled into the engine of this Smart Forvision. Indeed, an engine requires a cocktail of air as well as gasoline in order to run. More air means more power, without having to raise the vehicle in the towers. Frankly ingenious isn't it?
The most common problems with a Smart Forvision turbo
There are several major reasons that can be the cause of turbocharger problems.
- The lack of oil, necessary for this turbine to work properly.
- Soiled oil, for the same reasons
- Incorporating different elements into the turbo: the latter could cause very significant problems.
Engine power loss on your Smart Forvision
It could definitely be because of a damaged turbocharger. However the problem could come from elsewhere, such as for example a cluttered air filter, a deficient injector, a dirty compressor, a valve problem… Difficult to know!
Black smoke in the exhaust
This is not necessarily a concern of the turbocharger. The reasons will be able to be quite equivalent: like a concern of air filter, of the exhaust manifold, of the injectors in bad condition… Once again, not easy to know.
Your Smart Forvision's turbo makes an unusual noise
In this case you will say that we are exaggerating, nevertheless the turbocharger of this Smart Forvision could produce a sound because other parts of your vehicle are having problems. Like for example leaks in the exhaust, or even a dirty compressor. If these components work well you may need to change this famous turbocharger.
Conclusion
You should now understand, it's not easy to recognize a turbocharger problem for the Smart Forvision. Now you can dig a bit to change your turbocharger. the concern does not always come from this one. If you are convinced of the source of the problem, it is advisable to go to an expert because changing your turbo is really not easy. Be careful, and have a good ride!