Excessive Engine Oil Consumption
Cyclic Sound From Turbocharger
Oil Leak From Compressor Seal
Oil Leak from Turbo Seal
Turbocharger Troubleshooting
Black Exhaust Smoke
Blue Exhaust Smoke
Turbocharger Noisy
Engine Lacks Power
Cause Remedy
Clogged air filter element Replace element according to engine manufacturers recommendations
Obstructed air intake duct to turbo compressor Remove obstruction or replace damaged parts as required
Obstructed air outlet duct from compressor to intake manifold Remove obstruction or replace damaged parts as required
Obstructed intake manifold Refer to engine manufacturers manual & remove obstruction
Air leak in duct from air cleaner to compressor Correct leak by replacing seals or tightening fasteners as required
Air leak in duct from compressor to intake manifold Correct leak by replacing seals or tightening fasteners as required
Air leak at intake manifold to engine joint Refer to engine manufacturers manual & replace gaskets or tighten fasteners as
required
Obstruction in exhaust manifold Refer to engine manufacturers manual & remove obstruction
Obstruction in muffler or exhaust stack Remove obstruction or replace faulty components as required
Gas leak in exhaust manifold to engine joint Refer to engine manufacturers manual & replace gaskets or tighten fasteners as
required
Gas leak in turbine inlet to exhaust manifold joint Replace gasket or tighten fasteners as required
Gas leak in ducting after the turbine oultet Refer to engine manufacturers manual & repair leak
Obstructed turbocharger oil drain line Remove obstruction or replace line as required
Obstructed engine crackcase vent Refer to engine manufacturers manual , clear obstruction
Turbocharger center housing sludged or coked Change engine oil & oil filter, overhaul or replace turbo as required
Fuel injection pump or fuel injectors incorrectly adjusted Refer to engine manufacturers manual - replace or adjust faulty components(s) as
required
Engine camshaft timing incorrect Refer to engine manufacturers manual & replace worn parts
Worn engine piston rings or liners (blowby) Refer to engine manufacturers manual & repair engine as required
Internal engine problem (valves, pistons) Refer to engine manufacturers manual & repair engine as required
Dirt caked on compressor wheel and/or diffuser vanes Clean using a Non-Caustic cleaner & Soft Brush.
Find & correct source of unfiltered air & change engine oil & oil filter
Damaged turbocharger Analyze failed turbocharger, find & correct cause of failure, overhaul or replace
turbocharger as required
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