As soon as we perceive less power, or the vehicle makes a noise special, we hear from our loved ones that this is a malfunction of turbo. Believe it or not, however these most often go astray. Your turbo will sometimes actually have an irreversible problem, it is not very common but it does happen. However regularly the problem comes from a parameter related to the turbo. Before you go directly to a technician to change this turbo, it is essential to understand how a turbo works but also what are the problems the most usual, so identify yours.
How a Toyota I-unit turbo works
We suspect it a little, and the name implies, a turbo increases the capacities from a vehicle. Even though it hit the market rather after the fact, the turbo was invented in 1905. Its notable component turns out to be a turbines. Indeed, it is the hot exhaust gases that offer the possibility for your turbine to rotate. On the other side, air is projected by your turbine then compress in order to be shipped in the engine of this Toyota I-unit. Because an engine uses a mixture of air and gasoline to be able to function. More air means more power, without running the engine at high speed. Really clever isn't it?
The most common problems on a Toyota I-unit turbo
We can see 3 major causes that are going to be the root of turbo problems.
- The lack of oil, essential so that your turbine works properly.
- Soiled oil, for the same principle
- The introduction of a foreign body into the turbo: this one will sometimes create major problems.
Engine power loss on your Toyota I-unit
This may in fact be due to a turbo disaster. But the malfunction will sometimes come from elsewhere, such as a blocked air filter, a faulty injector, a compressor in poor condition, a valve malfunction… The list goes on!
Black smoke in the exhaust
It doesn't have to be a turbo malfunction. The causes could be relatively similar: such as a malfunction of the air filter, the exhaust manifold, your dirty injectors ... Again, not easy to know.
Your Toyota I-unit's turbo makes an unusual noise
There you will say that I am exaggerating, nevertheless the turbo of this Toyota I-unit will sometimes emit noise because other parts of the engine have problems. For example, leaks from the exhaust, or a dirty compressor. If these ever work perfectly you will probably have to replace this famous turbo.
Conclusion
As you can understand, it is not easy to recognize a turbo malfunction on a Toyota I-unit. Now that you know a little more, you can search a little bit to replace your turbo. the problem does not necessarily come from the latter. If you are ever convinced of the source of the problem, it is advisable to go to a garage because replacing your turbo is not easy. Be careful, and see you soon!