When we lose power, or the engine comes out a noise strange, it is common to hear around us that it must be a concern of turbo. Believe it or not, but most of them go astray. Your turbo will actually break down, it's not very common but it does happen. However generally the malfunction comes from a parameter in connection with the turbo. Before going to a professional to replace your turbocharger, it is useful to understand how a turbo works and what turn out to be the dysfunctions the most usual, so identify yours.
How a Volkswagen Arteon turbo works
We all know, and its designation suggests, the turbo is used to develop the performance from an engine. Although it became in our cars quite late, this turbo was designed in 1905. Its notable element is its turbines. In fact, those are the high temperature exhaust gases that will keep your turbine running. On the opposite side, the air will be propelled via the turbine as well compress in order to be propelled to the heart of the engine of the Volkswagen Arteon. Indeed, the engine uses a mixture of air as well as gasoline to be able to function. More air is more power, without running the engine over speed. Really clever don't you think?
The most common problems on a Volkswagen Arteon turbo
We can see 3 recurring causes that turn out to be the cause of turbo malfunctions.
- A lack of oil, essential for the turbine to work properly.
- Oil infected, for the same reasons
- The introduction of a foreign body into the heart of the turbo: this one can create major malfunctions.
Engine power loss on your Volkswagen Arteon
It could be due to a damaged turbo. But the problem could arise from another place, such as the clogged air filter, a faulty injector, a dirty compressor, a valve problem ... Difficult to know!
Black smoke in the exhaust
This is not necessarily a turbo concern. The causes will be able to be relatively similar: as for example a concern of air filter, of your exhaust manifold, of your dirty injectors… There too, difficult to be certain.
Your Volkswagen Arteon's turbo makes an unusual noise
This time you will say that I am exaggerating, but the turbo of the Volkswagen Arteon may make a sound because other parts of your vehicle have malfunctions. Like, among other things, leaks from the exhaust, or a compressor in poor condition. If these work ethically you will likely have to change the turbo.
Conclusion
As you can see, it's not easy to recognize a turbo problem on the Volkswagen Arteon. Now you can dig a little bit to change your turbo. the malfunction does not necessarily come from the latter. If you are sure of your move, we advise you to go to a garage because changing your turbo is really not easy. Hope this text has helped you, and have a good trip!