Are Turbocharged Engines Unreliable? (the truth)

Turbocharged engines are everywhere these days, from family SUVs to high-performance sports cars. But does adding a turbo really mean more power and reliability, or are you trading off long-term durability for that extra boost? In this video, we're breaking down everything you need to know about turbocharged engines-how they work, the pros and cons, and whether or not they’re as reliable as their non-turbo counterparts. We'll dive into real-world examples, the secrets behind turbo efficiency, and even some horror stories of turbo failures. If you’re thinking about getting a turbocharged car or just curious about the tech behind them, this one's for you. Let's get into it!
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[@chrisg5352]

Great info and great video. Just want to make sure I highlighted the major takeaways that will keep the turbo engine as reliable as possible: 1. Always do preventative maintenance on time (3k-5k mile oil change) 2. Driving habits: let it warm up properly and cool down properly. Also, push it every once in a while to help break down carbon buildup 3. Know what kind of turbo engine the car you’re interested in has, as turbo placement can cause issues (like the bmw you mentioned). Could help you avoid costly repairs

[@brianklamer3328]

The red block 4 cylinder and white block 5 cylinder Volvo gas engines were the Pinnacle of refined high durability turbocharged engines.

[@Boy3ga]

I was thinking the same thing. Was gonna comment just get a Volvo. Generally reliable turbo engines

[@Massachusettsrailfanner-t2p]

8:36 that actually surprised me about Toyota but they are having trouble with their engine in the tundra

[@jacoblittle3209]

Definitely team turbo. I've got a Fiesta ST, and had a VW GTI and Mazda RX-7

[@Desert_Rogue_Tanker]

Forced induction wise.i prefer a blower but I am considering GMs LTG as an engine in my next car.ATS, Camaro,Regal are my considerations. I have driven both a regal tour x and ats and like both 😊

[@adamhayden5152]

I have a 14 ATS 2.0t it’s a great car. Right now it’s full bolt on big wheel turbo and tuned for E50 it makes around 360 wheel hp.

[@Desert_Rogue_Tanker]

@@adamhayden5152 anything from ZZ performance?

[@adamhayden5152]

@@Desert_Rogue_Tanker only thing I have from zzp is intercooler and big wheel turbo. But I sent the big wheel out to turbos r us for Chris to upgrade the bearings etc as zzp using stock and they are to weak for the bigger compressor wheel. Oh I guess also zzp’s catch can but I upgraded the can.

[@paulbarnett5837]

For a long time I was na only, then I bought a turbo car and now I am a convert

[@DeanandLisa1803]

MOTEC exhaust got a massive laugh in the Aussie cinema’s 😂🤣

[@Juelz87]

I'll sum it up for everyone to digest. Take care of your turbo charged vehicles. Do your maintenance, use quality fluids/parts, drive easy till it warms up/cools down. Turbos are just as reliable as naturally aspirated, but they require a different maintenance process. Simple.

[@donaldwilson2620]

I do like turbocharged cars, but they do require more maintenance and care due to the added complexity. Sometimes, you just have to sacrifice something to get what you want. It just comes with the territory.

[@XxSlayerXxnuffin]

They are reliable if you have an idea how not to force the turbo to do its work.

[@salimrandall]

More parts to fail.

[@cccboarding]

Love turbos but they add complexity and cost

[@szybkilewyprostyf231]

Turbo is a about oil. If car has bad turbo displacment it lack cooling.

[@CJColvin]

For me I'll stick to the NA V8 like the 5.6L Endurance V8 in my 2024 Nissan Titan.

[@2seep]

That thing is slow stock. Boost the vk56. It’ll be much faster

[@chunlohk]

Just throw it out here. A new turbo unit and service is 5k in Alfa Romeo engine

[@jeremyloyd4671]

We if u like replaced turbos every 80k or so go right ahead

[@majood245]

Nissan has an awesome Turbocharged engines with VQ and VR series, especially with VR GT-R and Q series from Infiniti, Naturally Aspirated engine are totally boring and not fun to drive but it’s more reliable than turbos or supercharged engines, for me I will stay with turbos specifically with a Nissans and Infinities are way more reliable than Garbage Toyota V35A-FTS engine.

[@Boy3ga]

VQs were NA

[@jaderomkring]

TDI

[@chandleredwards]

Forced induction is always higher maintenance, by logical definition. Better turbo claims are older than Tesla, but still break more than without. Higher demand, higher psi, higher pressure are harder on the engine. Blowers give you low end, turbos give you high end, and EV give you better than both with better reliability and efficiency. Go EV. 👍

[@billwylde4846]

I don't want to wait for hours for a battery to fully charge before I can have fun. Especially, if I am not at home with the better charger in comparison to the less maintained public EV chargers. Paying for a battery replacement using the money I didn't use on the maintenance for a gasoline/diesel powered vehicle. Then there's playing Russian Roulette with an EV vehicle before and after an impact. I am aware a gasoline/diesel powered vehicles can have "stuck throttles" (I know people can lie about having that situation with any vehicle. Due to them making the mistake of stepping on the throttle pedal instead of the brake pedal.) and explode on impact but I feel like it's worse with an EV vehicle. It seems like those batteries don't like being hit. Oh yeah, you're giving plenty of unnecessary work for the fire fighters trying to put out your instaflame vehicle! Finally, the cost of repairing a ding on an EV vehicle's battery. Oh wait! Sorry! You have to replace the whole thing becauze that ding could have damaged the battery and they don't want to be sued by you if something goes wrong! You can tell me all you want the chances of all these cons won't happen but what are you going to do for me if they do? Nothing. Yeah, fuck EV vehicles.

[@christopherkeene3647]

Are you tube videos any good….no🎉