A turbocharged engine is an engine that uses a turbine to convert exhaust gas energy into supercharged energy, which can improve the power and efficiency of the engine, reduce fuel consumption and emissions. In recent years, turbocharged engines have become more and more popular among automakers and consumers, with turbocharged versions available in various brands and classes.
However, turbocharged engines also have some common problems, one of which is burning oil. Many car owners report that their turbocharged engines run out of oil too quickly after a certain number of kilometers, sometimes even every few thousand kilometers. Why is that?Do turbocharged engines really have such big flaws?
In fact, the oil burning of turbocharged engines is not a defect, but a normal phenomenon. The maintenance master explained that the working principle of a turbocharged engine determines that it will inevitably have a certain oil consumption. The turbocharger is composed of a turbine and a compressor, the turbine blades rotate at high speed under the action of high temperature and high pressure exhaust gas, and drive the compressor blades to compress the air into the intake manifold to increase the air intake volume and pressure. Turbochargers rotate at very high speeds, sometimes up to 200,000 rpm, so they require oil for lubrication and cooling to prevent wear and overheating. The oil passes through the tubing into the bearing section of the turbocharger and then through the return pipe back to the oil pan. In this process, due to the high temperature and pressure of the turbocharger and the volatility of the oil, some of the oil will be burned or leaked, resulting in oil consumption.
The maintenance master said that the degree of oil burning in the turbocharged engine is related to the use of the vehicle, and generally speaking, high-speed driving, high-load work, and long-term idle will accelerate oil consumption. In addition, the quality of the oil and the change interval will also affect the oil consumption. Turbocharged engines have higher oil requirements than ordinary engines, and it is necessary to use fully synthetic engine oil that meets vehicle specifications, change oil and oil filter regularly, keep oil clean and sufficient, and avoid oil deterioration and lack of oil.
The maintenance master suggested that when the owner uses a turbocharged engine vehicle, he should pay attention to the condition of the engine oil, check the oil dipstick regularly, replenish the oil in time, and avoid the oil being too low or too high. If you find that the oil consumption is too fast, or there are abnormal phenomena such as blue smoke and abnormal noise, you should go to a professional repair shop for inspection and maintenance in time to eliminate the fault of the turbocharger and ensure the normal operation and safety of the vehicle.
It is a normal phenomenon for turbocharged engines to burn oil, and there is no need to worry too much, as long as it is used and maintained correctly, you can enjoy the power and efficiency brought by turbocharged engines.