Identification des incidents

Losing Boost

Losing Boost

Step 1: Check for Boost Leaks A boost leak is the most frequent cause of lower-than-expected boost. This happens when pressurized air escapes from the intake tract after the turbo...

Losing Boost

Step 1: Check for Boost Leaks A boost leak is the most frequent cause of lower-than-expected boost. This happens when pressurized air escapes from the intake tract after the turbo...

Over Boost

Over Boost

Overboost is when a turbocharger produces higher-than-normal air pressure, or boost, than the engine is designed to handle. This can cause engine damage, decrease performance, and trigger fault codes. It's...

Over Boost

Overboost is when a turbocharger produces higher-than-normal air pressure, or boost, than the engine is designed to handle. This can cause engine damage, decrease performance, and trigger fault codes. It's...

Diagnosing a Seized Turbo: A Deep Dive into the Causes

Diagnosing a Seized Turbo: A Deep Dive into the...

The main culprit appears to be a complete bearing system failure, likely caused by an oiling issue. Here’s what I saw that points to this conclusion: Seized Wheels (0:01 &...

Diagnosing a Seized Turbo: A Deep Dive into the...

The main culprit appears to be a complete bearing system failure, likely caused by an oiling issue. Here’s what I saw that points to this conclusion: Seized Wheels (0:01 &...

Why Is My Turbo Intake Hose Sucking Flat? 🔧

Why Is My Turbo Intake Hose Sucking Flat? 🔧

A deflating hose in that location indicates a severe restriction in airflow and a major problem with your turbocharger system.  ** What This Means ** That black hose is the...

Why Is My Turbo Intake Hose Sucking Flat? 🔧

A deflating hose in that location indicates a severe restriction in airflow and a major problem with your turbocharger system.  ** What This Means ** That black hose is the...

Diagnosing a Leaking Turbo Seal: A Guide to Oil Coking, Sludging, and Prevention

Diagnosing a Leaking Turbo Seal: A Guide to Oil...

Regarding the carbon on the shaft that you observed, it is indeed highly likely that the rear shaft seal was leaking. When the rear seal leaks, it allows hot exhaust...

Diagnosing a Leaking Turbo Seal: A Guide to Oil...

Regarding the carbon on the shaft that you observed, it is indeed highly likely that the rear shaft seal was leaking. When the rear seal leaks, it allows hot exhaust...

Pas de Boost

Air Leak: Waring: Le guide de dépannage ne peut être réalisé qu'avec le véhicule dans un état sec. Veuillez arrêter les essais sur les signes de dysfonctionnement du moteur, tels...

Pas de Boost

Air Leak: Waring: Le guide de dépannage ne peut être réalisé qu'avec le véhicule dans un état sec. Veuillez arrêter les essais sur les signes de dysfonctionnement du moteur, tels...