When we lose in power, or even that the engine makes a noise strange we hear from our friends that it's probably a malfunction of turbo. You may be surprised, however they are certainly wrong. A turbo will of course sometimes break down, which is quite common. But generally the problem comes from a constituent in connection with the turbo. Before going to a garage to replace the turbo, it is important to understand how a turbo works and what are the problems rather common, so identify yours.turbo-problem-Toyota-Es3

How a Toyota Es3 turbo works

We all know, and the name implies, the turbo helps increase the performance of your engine. Even if it arrived in our cars very late, this turbo was developed in 1905. The main element is a turbines. Indeed, those are the hot exhaust gases which give this turbine the opportunity to rotate. At the other end, air is propelled by your turbine then compress to be shipped to the engine of your Toyota Es3. Indeed, the engine needs a cocktail of air and gasoline in order to function. More air, it induces much more power, without raising the engine over speed. Pretty clever right?

The most common problems on a Toyota Es3 turbo

There are three common reasons that will be found to cause turbo problems.

  • Insufficient oil, necessary for your turbine to work properly.
  • Contaminated oil, for the same principle
  • The introduction of various things into the turbo: the latter can generate irreversible problems.

Engine power loss on your Toyota Es3

It could be due to a damaged turbo. However, the malfunction can arise from elsewhere, such as the clogged air filter, a defective injector, a compressor in poor condition, a valve malfunction… The list goes on!

Black smoke in the exhaust

It will not necessarily be a turbo malfunction. The reasons can be relatively similar: such as a malfunction of the air filter, your exhaust manifold, dirty injectors ... Again, difficult to be sure.

Your Toyota Es3's turbo makes an unusual noise

In this case you will say that I am exaggerating, however the turbo of your Toyota Es3 can make noise because other elements of the engine block have problems. For example, leaks from the exhaust, or a compressor in poor condition. If these work morally, you are definitely going to have to change your turbo.

Conclusion

As you can see, it's not easy to diagnose a turbo malfunction for a Toyota Es3. Now you can dig a bit to change the turbo. the problem does not automatically come from him. In case you feel certain of your coup, it is advisable to go to a specialist because changing the turbo is not easy. Be careful, and have a good trip!