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The main dangers that directly affect the service life of the turbine in the engine are overheating, poor lubrication and the ingress of abrasive particles into the assembly. You can significantly extend the life of trouble-free operation by eliminating or significantly reducing the mentioned threats.
First of all, you should pay attention to the quality of turbine lubrication. Because the shaft of both impellers, called the cartridge, rotates in plain bearings. That is, in fact, on the oil film between it and the mounting body. Therefore, it is especially worthwhile to carefully monitor the lubricant level in the engine.
With any engine it drops noticeably from maximum (during filling) to minimum – during the time between maintenance services. This is good. But with a turbo engine, it is important to add lubricant regularly and between scheduled lubricant changes. So that it is always as fresh as possible. Some owners of cars with gasoline turbo engines do something even more radical: they significantly reduce the oil change interval – from the recommended 10,000-15,000 km to 7,000 km.
The purity of the air entering the turbine is also extremely important. The smallest particles of sand and dirt that seep through or bypass the air filter can kill this unit in a short time. It is known that a filter element that is partially clogged with road dust retains contaminants better.
This has a beneficial effect on the purity of the air ‘breathed’ by the engine. But at the same time, it makes it difficult to enter the supercharger system. But this is already bad: the cooling efficiency of the turbine decreases. So if you choose between two evils, it is still better to replace the air filter more often. Ideally at the same time as changing the engine oil.
On the topic of turbine cooling, we cannot fail to mention the turbocharger intercooler, which is responsible for lowering the temperature of the air sucked into the engine. At its heart is a radiator heat exchanger, usually located at the front of the engine compartment. It must be kept clean and periodically remove adhered dirt, dust and insect debris from the honeycomb to maintain the effectiveness of the device.
In conclusion, it is worth saying that you should press the gas pedal of a car with a turbo engine only after it has warmed up to at least 70ºC. That is, not earlier than the moment when the temperature indicator of the power unit passes halfway through its operating position. Only more or less warmed engine oil can properly distribute itself into the smallest nooks and crannies of the unit, including the small gaps between the turbine cartridge shaft and their seats. This helps reduce wear and tear in critical areas.
The main dangers that directly affect the service life of the turbine in the engine are overheating, poor lubrication and the ingress of abrasive particles into the assembly. You can significantly extend the life of trouble-free operation by eliminating or significantly reducing the mentioned threats.
First of all, you should pay attention to the quality of turbine lubrication. Because the shaft of both impellers, called the cartridge, rotates in plain bearings. That is, in fact, on the oil film between it and the mounting body. Therefore, it is especially worthwhile to carefully monitor the lubricant level in the engine.
With any engine it drops noticeably from maximum (during filling) to minimum – during the time between maintenance services. This is good. But with a turbo engine, it is important to add lubricant regularly and between scheduled lubricant changes. So that it is always as fresh as possible. Some owners of cars with gasoline turbo engines do something even more radical: they significantly reduce the oil change interval – from the recommended 10,000-15,000 km to 7,000 km.
The purity of the air entering the turbine is also extremely important. The smallest particles of sand and dirt that seep through or bypass the air filter can kill this unit in a short time. It is known that a filter element that is partially clogged with road dust retains contaminants better.
This has a beneficial effect on the purity of the air ‘breathed’ by the engine. But at the same time, it makes it difficult to enter the supercharger system. But this is already bad: the cooling efficiency of the turbine decreases. So if you choose between two evils, it is still better to replace the air filter more often. Ideally at the same time as changing the engine oil.
On the topic of turbine cooling, we cannot fail to mention the turbocharger intercooler, which is responsible for lowering the temperature of the air sucked into the engine. At its heart is a radiator heat exchanger, usually located at the front of the engine compartment. It must be kept clean and periodically remove adhered dirt, dust and insect debris from the honeycomb to maintain the effectiveness of the device.
In conclusion, it is worth saying that you should press the gas pedal of a car with a turbo engine only after it has warmed up to at least 70ºC. That is, not earlier than the moment when the temperature indicator of the power unit passes halfway through its operating position. Only more or less warmed engine oil can properly distribute itself into the smallest nooks and crannies of the unit, including the small gaps between the turbine cartridge shaft and their seats. This helps reduce wear and tear in critical areas.
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