{"id":119276,"date":"2024-09-25T22:20:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T05:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=119276"},"modified":"2025-01-11T09:42:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T17:42:41","slug":"how-to-tell-if-the-turbo-is-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-tell-if-the-turbo-is-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell if the Turbo Is Bad"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column119276_ab8ab5-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column119276_ab8ab5-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column119276_ab8ab5-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column119276_ab8ab5-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column119276_ab8ab5-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column119276_ab8ab5-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column119276_ab8ab5-bd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column119276_ab8ab5-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column119276_ab8ab5-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column119276_ab8ab5-bd inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-f5fe1a  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-1eda6e\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading119276_0c4eef-ba, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading119276_0c4eef-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading119276_0c4eef-ba\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading119276_0c4eef-ba mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading119276_0c4eef-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading119276_0c4eef-ba\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading119276_0c4eef-ba img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading119276_0c4eef-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading119276_0c4eef-ba\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading119276_0c4eef-ba summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading119276_0c4eef-ba\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The turbocharger increases a vehicle&rsquo;s overall performance by boosting horsepower and fuel efficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some signs of a bad turbocharger include problems with acceleration, reduced fuel efficiency, a lit check engine light, strange noises, excessive exhaust smoke, and the smell of burning oil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turbochargers typically need to be replaced every 100,000 to 150,000 miles, though the exact mileage varies depending on how well taken care of the vehicle is.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/turbocharger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Turbochargers\">Turbochargers<\/a> or turbos increase the vehicle&rsquo;s overall efficiency and performance. They use forced induction to drive more air into the cylinders of the engine, boosting horsepower while reducing emission levels and fuel consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, turbos don&rsquo;t last forever. Turbochargers spin at incredibly high speeds ranging from 50,000 to 150,000 rpm. Over time, they wear out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s important to know how to tell if a vehicle&rsquo;s turbo is going bad &mdash; as well as what you can do to keep it in good condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Turbochargers spin at incredibly high speeds ranging from 50,000 to 150,000 rpm. Over time, they wear out.<\/p>\n<cite><em>&ndash;&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Tell if the Turbo is Going Bad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Turbos can leak oil because the bearings receive pressurized lube from the engine&rsquo;s oil gallery. If the bearings wear out, the shaft wobbles and allows the turbo vanes to touch the housing, which destroys the unit (see photo).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/good-and-bad-turbo-1024x508.jpg\" alt=\"comparison image of a good and bad turbo\" class=\"wp-image-121031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/good-and-bad-turbo-1024x508.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/good-and-bad-turbo-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/good-and-bad-turbo-768x381.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/good-and-bad-turbo-150x74.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/good-and-bad-turbo.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Side by side photo comparison of a good turbo and a bad turbo. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column119276_c2ab72-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column119276_c2ab72-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column119276_c2ab72-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column119276_c2ab72-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column119276_c2ab72-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column119276_c2ab72-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column119276_c2ab72-64{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column119276_c2ab72-64 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column119276_b42f83-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column119276_b42f83-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column119276_b42f83-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column119276_b42f83-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column119276_b42f83-a1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column119276_b42f83-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column119276_b42f83-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column119276_b42f83-a1 inner-column-2 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n           Many vehicles with turbochargers will have a boost gauge. If the turbo is faulty, you&rsquo;ll begin to notice the gauge isn&rsquo;t showing as much boost as it did when things were normal.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Some warning signs your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/bad-turbo-symptoms-plus-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"turbocharger is starting to fail\">turbocharger is starting to fail<\/a> include problems with acceleration, reduced fuel efficiency, and a lit check engine light (this may not happen unless the turbo has failed in a major way). Other symptoms include the lingering smell of burning oil, strange noises, and too much exhaust smoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lit Check Engine Light<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/check-engine-light-flashing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"lit check engine light\">lit check engine light<\/a> can point to turbocharger issues. While it might indicate a different problem, it still pays to determine what triggered the light. Use an OBD-II code scanner to retrieve the light&rsquo;s trouble code or take your vehicle to a mechanic for proper diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Problems With Power and Acceleration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another sign your turbo&rsquo;s going bad is if your engine feels weaker than usual or if your vehicle struggles to accelerate when you drive. The power loss might seem minimal at first, but an inoperative turbocharger can tank your vehicle&rsquo;s performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduced Fuel Efficiency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the turbocharger fails, air won&rsquo;t be able to pass through the engine as effectively as before. Oil might also get forced into the air inlet and clog the air filter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These issues not only negatively impact performance, but they also reduce the vehicle&rsquo;s fuel economy. You&rsquo;ll wind up spending more money on fuel, as your engine will consume more of it without increasing its output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smell of Burning Oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A bad turbocharger can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/tips-on-how-to-find-an-oil-leak\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"leak engine oil\">leak engine oil<\/a>, typically because of a crack or a damaged seal. Any oil that drips from the turbocharger is burned in the engine, creating an unpleasant odor. It might be hard to see the leaks because oil burns quickly, so be wary of that burning smell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strange Noises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you hear unusual sounds coming from your engine, such as whining, rattling, grinding, and other high-pitched clunky noises, there might be something wrong with the turbo. Inspect the turbocharger as soon as you can before it develops into a more serious problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Too Much Exhaust Smoke<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When oil from a bad turbo leaks into the exhaust, the exhaust generates significantly more smoke. Normal exhaust smoke is colorless, but the excess exhaust smoke caused by a bad turbo is typically blue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Often Do Turbochargers Need to be Replaced?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On average, turbochargers need to be replaced every 100,000 to 150,000 miles. The exact mileage will vary depending on whether the turbocharger is well taken care of. Good driving habits and regular maintenance (among other practices) can also extend a turbocharger&rsquo;s lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Keep Your Turbocharger in Good Condition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best ways to keep your turbocharger in good condition include avoiding aggressive driving, giving the engine time to cool, and letting the engine warm up before driving. It&rsquo;s also important to perform regular maintenance if you want to prolong your turbo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Aggressive Driving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Drive safely and steadily to avoid putting unnecessary strain on the turbocharger. It&rsquo;s a good idea to familiarize yourself with your vehicle&rsquo;s limits and avoid pushing the turbo beyond them. Being too aggressive with the accelerator is a surefire way to damage the turbo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Give the Engine Time to Cool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After driving, give your vehicle time to cool down without turning the engine off. Turning off the engine immediately after driving will cause the residual heat to boil any oil in the turbo system. This can corrode and damage the engine, so let the engine run and cool down on its own before turning it off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let the Engine Warm Up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you put the pedal to the metal, it&rsquo;s a good practice to let the engine warm up &mdash; especially if it&rsquo;s cold out. Always wait at least 10 minutes before going full throttle when driving a car. This way, the engine can heat up and reach its optimum temperature levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perform Regular Maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to prolong any part of your vehicle is to get regular maintenance. This means bringing your vehicle to an auto shop at least once or twice a year for a mechanic to look at. Experts can accurately diagnose problems with your vehicle and make recommendations. They can also do oil changes and other necessary procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proper Oil Maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Engine oil lubricates the moving parts of the engine, turbochargers included. Always use good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/motor-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"engine oil\">engine oil<\/a> recommended by your manufacturer if you want to prolong your turbocharger. Similarly, get your oil changed every 5,000 miles for maximum turbo longevity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Get Turbochargers for Your Vehicle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop at <a href=\"http:\/\/carparts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a> today and check out our catalog of high-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/turbocharger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"turbochargers\">turbochargers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you prefer shopping on your mobile device or your computer, we&rsquo;ve made it a point to set up our website so that everything&rsquo;s one click away. Our built-in vehicle selector makes it easier to check for fitment. All you need to do is enter your vehicle&rsquo;s specific year, make, and model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Got questions about our products? 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