Why is my new turbo squealing?

Why is my new turbo squealing?

What causes turbo whistle? Turbo whistle is the sound of the compressor inside the turbocharger speeding up (also known as ‘spooling up’, which is why it kicks in at the boost threshold (when the turbo starts to kick in) as you accelerate up the rev range.

Will a turbo squeal?

One of the unexpected advantages of a turbocharger is that it actually makes the engine quieter because it muffles the sound of air intake. However, if you start to hear a loud, whining noise – a bit like a dentist’s drill or police siren – it’s a potential symptom of turbo failure.

Why does my Turbo make a loud noise?

Potential causes of turbo noise include: • Boost/air/vacuum leak – either on your engine intake, or your intercooler • Compressor wheel damage • Split hoses • Over boosting (potentially caused by a wastegate fault) or poor remap Thankfully, these problems are rarely terminal,… • Exhaust gasket

What kind of noise does a turbo whistle make?

As the name suggests, a turbo whistle sounds like a high pitched whistle or whining sound, heard when the turbocharger kicks in as you accelerate and the revs go up. For some people, a turbo whistle can be annoying, but to others, it’s actually desirable! In fact, some people purchase aftermarket ‘turbo whistler’…

Why does my car make a noise when I Turn on the engine?

Potential causes of turbo noise include: • Boost/air/vacuum leak – either on your engine intake, or your intercooler • Compressor wheel damage

Why does my car make a high pitched whine?

lol.. your turbo gasket was leaking too, the reason why it stopped squealing is because your turbo blew and it wasn’t creating any pressure to cause it to leak anymore. Thats why the noise stopped when the comp wheel broke off. mine makes this sound too, the typical situation is lightish throttle in about third gear going up a small incline.

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