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Your vehicle has no power, there is smoke from the exhaust, the engine makes whistling noises or the display in the cockpit shows you errors, but you do not know what the cause is? In our guide, you will find common turbocharger failures and known causes.

Then, when it's time for a professional repair or replacement of your turbocharger, our TurboExpert finder will show you a workshop near you.

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Blue smoke from the exhaust

Blue smoke from the exhaust

Is blue smoke coming out of the exhaust of your turbocharged vehicle? In most cases, this indicates turbocharger damage. But no need to despair: blue smoke is not a problem for us.

What is a turbocharger and how does it work?

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What is a turbocharger and how does it work?

What is a turbocharger and how does it work? From the history to how it works to different variants.

What is good for the turbocharger – Dos and Dont's

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What is good for the turbocharger – Dos and Dont's

The turbocharger is designed so that it usually reaches the service life of the engine. It does not require any special maintenance and care. To ensure that it really lasts as long as the engine, some service instructions must be followed.

Damage due to foreign objects

Damage due to foreign objects

Foreign objects can cause damage to the compressor or turbine wheel. Unbalance and wobbling of the turbocharger shaft will occur, damaging the turbocharger shaft bearing.

Black smoke pouring from the exhaust pipe

Black smoke pouring from the exhaust pipe

Is black smoke coming out of the exhaust of your turbocharged vehicle? That could be a sign of turbocharger damage. No problem for the TurboExperts.

Improper handling

Improper handling

A turbocharger is a highly complex component of your engine and therefore requires proper use. However, many owners of a vehicle with a turbocharged engine are not even aware of the critical behaviors involved in handling their turbocharger.

Causes related to the engine oil

Causes related to the engine oil

The technical requirements of the turbocharger with regard to the lubricant are very high. If these are not met, bearing damage and total failure of the turbocharger with possible consequential damage will inevitably occur.

The intercooler

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The intercooler

The compression of the air in the turbocharger generates heat that must be dissipated. An intercooler reduces the temperature of the combustion air supplied to the engine.

Quick diagnosis for drivers

Quick diagnosis for drivers

We show you possible causes for your engine problem. Use our diagnostic matrix for this purpose.

The diesel particulate filter

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The diesel particulate filter

What are the tasks and advantages of a diesel particulate filter and what are different causes of damage?

Turbocharger and intercooler

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Turbocharger and intercooler

How the intercooler is related to the turbocharger and what can happen if it is damaged.

Oil additives - indispensable additives

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Oil additives - indispensable additives

High-quality oils have up to 30% additive content. The high additivation gives a modern engine oil many properties that modern engines need

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