Underhood Service Podcast: Turbocharger Tech Season 1, Episode 2
In this episode, we talk turbochargers and how they are changing maintenance, service, and diagnostics.
Hyundai Turbocharged Theta And Gamma Engines: Maintenance And Minimizing Damage
Hyundai has two four-cylinder engines that use a turbocharger. The Gamma and Theta turbocharged engines were introduced in 2010 for many Hyundai cars and trucks. These engines also have direct injection, which makes them even more efficient. Knowing the basics of how all turbocharged systems work can serve you well in solving problems with turbo-equipped Hyundais. A good scan tool that can graph boost pressure and a smoke machine can also improve diagnostic procedures.
Diagnosing Turbo Boost And Leak Problems
You are probably seeing more turbocharged four-cylinder engines at your shop. Domestic manufacturers like GM and Ford have powered a wide variety of cars and SUVs with small displacement turbo engines. Also, import manufacturers like BMW, Nissan and VW use turbos on base engines and high-performance engines.
Don’t Fear The Turbo
The turbocharger gets a bad rap. So many technicians can name reasons why they have failed in the past, yet they can’t recall when or why a turbocharger has failed recently. With more and more vehicles employing a turbocharger to achieve power and fuel efficiency from a downsized engine, the importance of maintenance is more critical than ever.
The Ford 3.5L EcoBoost Engine’s Most Common Problems
Here are the top reasons the engine fails and how to fix it.
Diagnosing Acura RDX Turbo System Problems
The 2007-2012 Acura RDX was Honda’s first production vehicle in North America with a turbocharger. The company took the proven K-series engine and lowered the compression ratio from 10:1 to 8:1, and added a turbocharger with the associated plumbing. But, it is a lot more complicated when it comes to managing the boost.
AWE Launches Subaru Performance Line
AWE, the precision automotive engineering firm located just outside Philadelphia, has announced that its new Subaru program is live, and available at both AWESubaru.com and RallySportDirect.com. The official launch video can be found here: youtu.be/BjlKGP8Rl0E. AWE says this launch is the latest in the company’s recent efforts to aggressively bring its unique brand of exhaust,
Being A True Professional
In the automotive repair profession, ASE certifications, manufacturer certifications and years of service are just some of the ways to distinguish one as a pro vs. a parts-swapping technician. I try to approach each and every job as a professional. This includes detailing my repair work and striving to make each repair as neat and orderly as possible.
Gates Introduces New Turbocharger Steel Tube Kit
This kit covers 2003-’07 6.0 L Ford Super Duty Pickups (F250, F350, F450 and F550) as well as 2003-’05 Ford Excursions.
Audi’s Five-Cylinder Engine Turns 40
Forty years ago, Audi presented the first five-cylinder gas engine in the second-generation Audi 100. Enhancements and new developments followed, with turbocharging, emissions control and four-valve technology, rally engines and five-cylinder diesel units. Today, the 2.5 TFSI in the Audi TT RS Coupé and Roadster carries on the great tradition of five-cylinder powerplants. The five-cylinder engines