Car turbine diagnostics and repair

Turbochargers in cars offer a number of important advantages. But when something goes wrong with a turbine or its compressor, you need to visit a professional repair shop, because repairing and diagnosing them requires not only specific knowledge and skills, but also specialised equipment. Want to know how turbochargers work, how to recognise their faults and where to go for help if something goes wrong? Then you've come to the right place - all you need to do is read this article!

What is the working principle of a car turbine?

Turbocharged engines are fitted with a turbocharger and consist of a turbine and a compressor. The turbine controls the exhaust flow, while the compressor injects compressed air into the engine. Both devices are on the same axis and, working together, provide more power to internal combustion engines by drawing air into the engine.

But increased power is not the only benefit of turbochargers. This also significantly reduces emissions and the weight of the car. This results in more efficient handling, faster acceleration and less stress on the braking system. However, you will only experience these benefits if both the turbine and the compressor are in perfect working order.

What can indicate that the turbine has a defect?

There are many different signs that something happened with a turbine or compressor and there is in need for turbocharger repair. Some of the most common signals for a faulty turbocharger are:

• whistling sound;
• black-coloured exhaust gases (as well as increased smoking);
• lack of engine power;
• increased consumption of engine oil and fuel, etc.

If you are facing these signs, it doesn't immediately mean that the turbocharger is actually at fault. For this reason, a professional turbocharger diagnostics is essential to understand the real cause of the problem and what to do next. Often, a superficial and inaccurate check of compressors or turbines will result in an immediate replacement of the turbocharger, but this will not solve the problem. In addition, if the real fault is not corrected, it is very likely that the turbocharger will break again.

Why do turbine faults occur?

Turbochargers can suffer from a variety of problems, mainly caused by:

• worn engine;
• too little or too infrequent lubrication;
• dirty oil containing, for example, carbon deposits or metal shavings;
• oil filter or oil not changed on time;
• a foreign object that has entered the turbine from the engine;
• revving the engine too fast after a cold start.

For a turbocharger to fully perform its function, it is essential that the elements of engine, exhaust gas and fuel systems are in optimum working condition. You should therefore take care of the overall technical condition of your car by carrying out all regular maintenance, replacing spare parts that have worn out their useful life and rectifying defects if they occur.

What should I do if I need professional turbine diagnostics and repair?

Although the principle of a turbocharger is relatively simple, repairing or diagnosing compressors and turbines can be complicated, as we mentioned in the introduction, because both specialised equipment and the relevant knowledge and skills are needed. All this is available at the "Nērings" repair shop at 64 Silmaču Street, Baldone, while turbines and spare parts from China can be purchased both online and in person at the shop in Riga, 9a Tīraines Street.

Contact "Nērings" repair shop by calling +371 29327000 or by sending an e-mail to info@nerings.com, the shop's e-mail address is veikals@nerings.lv and the phone numbers are +371 67180264 and +371 29463546!