Identify Turbo Problems

[@Nippernator]

Without a doubt the clearest, most well structured car tutorial video I've ever seen. I don't even know how you managed to replicate the sounds and smoke colours. It was so convincing! Bravo!

[@andrejz.1156]

Thanks to this video I found out that I don t have a trubo .

[@RobinundertheHood]

😂😂😂

[@mattinwinkymg]

Did it fall off the car? ha ha ha.

[@andrejz.1156]

@@mattinwinkymg No I have petrol without turbo

[@iby911]

Hahaha best comment.

[@herkko61]

Lucky bastard.

[@evancurtiss3447]

That poor little audi 🤣. It is a good teacher. The production value, and effort put into this is studio quality. I'm amazed. Props!

[@JoeBob79569]

This is fantastic! Replicating multiple different sounds and smoke is something that I've never seen before on KZbin videos. My car is currently cutting out immediately after it starts up, but when I disconnect the turbo actuator, or the wiring connector to the actuator, it starts just fine, but obviously runs a bit weird driving without the turbo. And the actuator is not sticking either, and I just cleaned out the turbo last year.

[@compassioncompany]

The best tutorial I've ever seen. HUGE THANK YOU for actually including demonstrations of the issues/sounds.

[@RobinundertheHood]

Glad it was helpful!

[@charlesdavid5137]

I second that. A little late to the turbo party, but Robin, you put this together exactly how they all should be. Thank you. Hope you are doing well. P.S. I am new to VW/Audi turbo chargers. I've got a 1.8T, new to me, seems to run okay, no MIL, but I can't hear the turbo charger at all. Is this common?

[@MadLadCustoms]

I like your style of presenting, subbed.

[@RobinundertheHood]

Thank you Myke!

[@mattinwinkymg]

Putting the noise and smoke to the fault was genius I keep checking all my hoses and now I know a hiss is likely to be and exhaust leak I can hopefully put this problem to bed once its stopped F-ing raining 🌧

[@wreckinbal]

Reminds me of norm Abrams from this old house on PBS in the 90s!

[@merdere4434]

Same hahahaha

[@JoJanDiezel]

That Audi has all sorts of problems, white smoke, blue smoke, hissing, whistling, I am amazed... Kidding, great video, best I could find, thank you! Subscribed!

[@ΑθανάσιοςΣΦύρης-π9φ]

You are the best i have ever seen. I know much about car mechanics but my friend you make everything so clear even for one that knows absolutely nothing about his car. Congratulations.

[@dinhvanpham8102]

I have seen many videos, your videos are the best and clearest about turbochargers. No doubt oil is very important for a turbocharger to work and last long time. In m case I have bought a BMW. After 20000km the turbocharger crash. When Ifollowed the service history, I found from 2015 to 2016 the car has driven over 40000km on the same oil. And from 2016 to 2017 passed over 43000km. No wonder my car has got a lot turbocharger problems. When I have a twin turbocharger in my car. I have two turbocharger the small one is high pressure and the big one is low pressure. There are two pair electronic ventils, 1 pressure converter and 1 charger pressure regulatorventil for the high pressure , 1 pressure converter and 1 charger pressure regulatorventile for the low pressure. So when my car do not accellerate in the low 900-2000 rpm the two components converter and regulatorventil may be faulty. If the turbocharger do no work from 2000 rpm and up the other pair of electronic parts are at fault. Am I right?

[@peterlocker5906]

No fuss straight talking precise .information. simple .well done OOK. U.K

[@sage-cx3sw]

Very informative video bro, I have a 2002 Audi a4 and I'm experiencing most of these issues. Lack of power, White smoke from exhaust and turbo making a type of screaming noise. At first, I thought It could be the head gasket and I'm still not completely sure it isn't but after watching this I think it's the turbo. Appreciate the help man!

[@mohammadhashim9693]

He is better than many other university lecturers who are boringly theoretical

[@johnguambo5561]

Bro, you and chris fix are true automotive doctors. Cheers all the way from Papua new Guinea🇵🇬

[@Itsonlymakebelieve]

This is my first time seeing or indeed, watching your videos. You covered a lot in five minutes. Very impressed with the amount of detail from each possible symptom of a turbo problem.

[@alvesthegreat]

Love your style... no fanfare just calm and smooth..... u earned a sub

[@michaelhudecek2778]

Me too!!!!

[@EliasB]

This was by far the best educational video I've ever watched. Subbed 👍🏻

[@n3kr027]

im jealous of how cool robin looks, hes like a chill guy from the 80s ,but without the baseball jacket and instead a farmer look . (the belt is on point)

[@judsmoot4358]

You are one of the best mechanics that I have ever watched!you truly are a professional! Thanks

[@trillcollins7847]

Welp, this confirms it..my turbo is going bad lol. Now I need to decide whether I rebuild it, buy a used stock OEM turbo, or buy a new turbo all together. Great video! You cant help but trust a man dressed like that!

[@dyi_learner5803]

Very articulate, concise, and thorough. You should like a pro in front of the camera. subbed.

[@johanponin1360]

one of the cleanest explanation / rhythm / editing style.. brilliant

[@gjwilliams4098]

Yes very good rhythm. Easy to listen too

[@Veederlicht]

Distributing the riches of knowledge among the poor - thanks Robin under the Hood!

[@erik.landen]

Thanks a lot for this video, now I know that the sound I am experience in my T5 Transporter is not a failing gearbox :)

[@jarriouscoleman1465]

Yeeeeeep, I just subscribed, hell I'm a great auto tech but the way you presented everything is a rare quality that KZbin is missing, and for that simple thing, you gained a fan. Keep wrenching my friend.✊🏾💪🏾✊🏾💪🏾

[@JustAnotherDummy92]

Hope this comment is not to late to respond to: So here is my issue maybe you can give advise: 1. I drive a VW Polo MK4 1.9TDI ASZ version, last year December I drove to my parents for Christmas, on my way, as I overtook another vehicle the turbo popped and pushed all the oil into intake and intercooler. At that point we did not know it was the turbo as the car stated and idled for 5seconds and then died. So we got a family friend out after the car was towed to my parents house he took the boost pipe out connected to the EGR side and the vehicle ran with a lot of white smoke with the car struggling to rev. After a month after the holidays was gone, we got the family friend to check the vehicle out at his workshop, after taking the engine apart the turbo shaft was completely loose inside of the compressor. 2. We imported a secondhand motor from the UK/EU region and we installed the engine, flushed the intercooler and so on, no after 2 month of having the vehicle back, the EGR is spilling oil again as well as the turbo, the intercooler is leaking oil, but no visible smoke when hammering the car on the freeway. Do you have any suggestions as to what might cause this symptoms?

[@jemstarwillis2070]

I was a little distracted Robin ☺ but I"m listening... My problem is a turbo oil leak. I'm checking the air filter and for any kinks or seals first before replacing the turbo as it is costly.

[@123emeraldoaks]

Great presentation, wish I had seen your video before my BMW turbo failed..

[@darkblood8986]

This is the best video out there on youtube without doubt.

[@seanshaw436]

I just found this guy. Man he's good!! This is my new favorite car guy.

[@willholder9453]

just learning about turbos, clear concise information. have more understanding and I do have turbo problem now booked in with mechanic. have subscribed and liked thank you so much can't wait to enjoy more of your videos from Will in Australia

[@garethv7331]

Brilliant video man 🔥 More helpful than alot of videos out there. You definitely deserve way more subscribers

[@RobinundertheHood]

Thank you Gareth! Much appreciated!

[@dakotabyer3191]

Agreed!!!

[@magenta2949]

thanks sir im an auto technician and your video really help...

[@Veersa]

This guy is like bill nye but for cars. Awesome video. Stupid detailed and well put. Thanks !

[@xxvonnixx]

100% if you have any of these do not ignore! Don't even drive it home. My turbo has blown and completely blown the engine draining it of all it's fluid. Now my car is RIP 😔

[@nibbit1969]

This was a really good and educational video! Thnx guys!

[@RobinundertheHood]

You are welcome Norbert. Glad you liked it.

[@bobbymoore1615]

Yeh gr8 breakdown about turbos in four stages with an identifier one to go with it ...ive got lol a renault master atm and i have no boost bit your vkdeos have given me a bigger picture relating to other problem s ive had with van ,im on second turbo and this has gone silent no power ..the good news is everyone with a dci engine will have similar issues...to cut a long story short ,wear and tare could mean alot of blowby gases (egr valve choking quickly ,,question is if engines too far gone or is it now a stuck actuator Issue...2002 2.2dci ren master. Gr8 videos thanks again 👍

[@russe19642]

@@RobinundertheHood water levels dropping in radiator,oil in coolant and excessive white smoke I mean like a smoke screen and won't start now. Isuzu 2003 trooper (Jackaroo in Australia)3ltr 4jx1 motor. From what you're describing sounds like coolant leaking into turbo? Thanks

[@themilkmanbear3786]

Your name is absolutely f****** brilliant sir and your descriptive nature is impeccable. Thank you for the tutorial.

[@eeiko321]

This is the first video I’ve seen of yours and I do like the way you present your videos! Subscribed!

[@ndubanesol111]

Thank you so clear, i could now diagnose my car turbo charger problem. Please upload a video for a failing diesel fuel pump signs in a car.

[@jacobfleming565]

Wow the quality is amazing. I loved this video I'm subscribing

[@bltzonwii3247]

Very in-depth, subscribed. Thank you for the help.

[@vffa]

Holy Jesus. That's some really good production quality. Keep it up. Subbed 👍

[@bigshash9946]

Great video. You put alot of work into it. Thank you and you have a new subscriber.

[@alev8]

nice video, adding the sounds were very helpful to understand the problems. thanks for doing it.

[@chrissygizmo6057]

Thank you , you have just confirmed my headache , my turbo is foooooked

[@Gregoreo11.0]

What was wrong with your turbo?

[@Online_Andrew]

Thank you for the sound clips! Nice informational video!

[@DriftNick]

Whining or siren noise, plays a clip of turbo flutter which is neither of those or a sign of any damage to the turbo...

[@MrYaasien]

Absolutely amazing ...thanx so much...so I've just had my turbos redone at a registered RMI workshop and it came back with the same whistling siren sound . Is it safe to say that wasn't done properly...would really appreciate your advise...thanx. The gentleman at the workshop told me it's normal for the turbo to make a sound because of the pick up

[@kenanmugabi3306]

I like your style of informing, be it a pro or a lay man, you account for them with your approach. Thank you. I'll follow you so that when I have my problems with my land cruiser I can easily troubleshoot..

[@jamiemacdonald9030]

Great video i lost power and thick black smoke came out i kept the car under 2000 revs it was hopeless on hills but when i turned the car off on again couldnt find a problem

[@rcpower5721]

This semi truck I’m in is going through some power problems. After a while though the truck starts to accelerate as normal. I’ll see what’s going on soon as I get this over to a nice truck stop

[@davida6146]

You look really different from the videos 2 years ago compared to your videos from 1 year ago. You look younger in the more recent videos starting a year ago like this one!

[@351nang]

Thank you Robin, that was informative and very well presented. Since I installed a new larger turbo I have had this whistle that souns like a 747 jet and have thought it is how its meant to be as it is also kind of cool but would much prefer it to not be there so will perform a smoke test. Who knows?, cheers

[@clintbalzan8926]

Great video, Mine is free from turbo related issues as it hasn’t got one so less troubleshooting stress 😄

[@SuccessfulOzzie]

Mine is just quite.... nothing is happening with the turbo...... no power, extremely slow acceleration........

[@johanmattsson6572]

3:34 just sounds like someone has tampered with the blow of valve🤔 it’s bad if you got the fluttering sound while on boost but if it is while letting of the throttle it’s typically no worries (if you like the sound and drive a modified car that’s tuned or the parts is specificity made to handle it) on a stock engine it puts a lot of stress on the compressor wheel because the air is forced out of the compressor wheel

[@tammo02]

Flutter does put stress on modified of stock engine's turbo, its just noise coming from compressor because the throttle valve is closed and air cant escape the intake system. Im really not sure if there is evidence that it breaks the turbo.

[@johanmattsson6572]

Tarmo Alaspää yes the turbo is capable of handling the extra stress I drove a 940 turbo and many of my friends do to and we have had the blow of valve removed and they’re holding up just fine

[@codez5742]

My turbo sounds like this, that’s bad and I need to replace my turbo or it can stay ?

[@H33t3Speaks]

You need WAAAAAYYY more subscribers... supremely helpful video!

[@abdullahalhamadi3036]

i went to mechanic all over town and they start to look for electricity issues and bunch of other shits, so thanks for this video

[@CASHSEC]

I have suffered many months with limp mode fault refering to Overboost. After all the research and deduction I took the bull by the horns and removed both the MAP and the MAT Leaving the cables connected. They are immediately post the throttle housing. Using two made up blanking plates from nylon bread board and sheet rubber they were fitted across the openings of the MAP and MAT. No limp mode but Top end torque was not achievable. Conclusion, Seems a suspect sensors.

[@thimothshoko4450]

Thank you,, I having a problem with Toyota Hiace 1kd,, that smoke is available, will see tha problem soon

[@Roberto_MR]

Thanks for the info, I´m currently trying to fix my Opel Astra which is burning oil. It seems it is a turbo related issue.

[@Strngbru]

Very thorough and organized presentation. Many thanks!

[@razdva402]

Thank you very much for your advices. It have helped a lot to me. By the way, very nice voice you have, I ll listening the videos to learn more english. Especially thanks for this.

[@RobinundertheHood]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DrowSkinned]

Wow the video quality is amazing! I hope you come back to KZbin 😃

[@jesperw4379]

Nice job.. I'm a educated car mecanic and I'm impressed 👍

[@hbjp8141]

This is the best video i have found explaining all different symptoms of a bad turbo, ive got a 2011 Audi TT 8J CESA engine which recently started smoking blue smoke from exhaust when i rev the car, whilst idling thou its not that bad and only gives off a very little until under load so im assuming it could be the turbo. i also noticed a whistling sound from intake when i rev her up, louder with cold air intake, when it smokes i can smell the oil, PCV valve has been changed and still does the same, any further advice before i take it to the mechanic for turbo replacement?

[@denzek8999]

Thanks for the video i found out i have a hissing sound

[@egbo6182]

This is so good and easy explained! Subbed!

[@charlieblack1283]

Dealing with periodic sounds almost exactly like 3:31 but its not all the time, I notice it more when in low gears accelerating from a stop no loss of power, no CEL. Under warranty tho, taking it in to get checked. They told me its unusual that no CEL if im having issues so they acted extremely doubtful.

[@djones3936]

Taken my car to three different places one told me it was the timing chain. Two of the places told me it's the turbo. After watching this I don't think it's the turbo. Wish I can show you a video and you can give me your best guess.

[@xxchroniesiesxx9107]

I have a 1.8 t jetta sometimes has white smoke from the exhaust but don’t think I have any lack from the turbo the kid I brought it from said the oil light comes on. When giving gas and doing anywhere from 40-60 it’s fine when letting off the pedale and reaching 2000 rpms the oil pressure light comes on and starts beeping

[@LucasadeR33]

Nice video bud, ive just bought a 2003 volkswagen golf tdi, previous owner said that he had a mew turbo put on last year but ive noticed that the intake connected to the turbo isnt fastened on properly, could this be the cause of my car being very underpowered at low revs?

[@cdee12120]

Just had a turbocharger put into my 2007 mazda cx7. I noticed when starting, I hear a sound like a blender in the area of the turbo but not that loud just when starting but not with every start. Then the car drives fine all day

[@gatonegrote]

Thank you Luigi. I have a better idea now about what to expect.

[@razvanursache9493]

My Volvo t5 only smokes a bit of oil when accelerating hard and it's on high boost. No smoking at all during normal driving.

[@basilrabie8067]

I have a hissing sound on 2200rpm and used to get overboost error and limp mode. Hissing sound still there but no more limp mode over 3000rpm. Lag in accelleration andlist a bit of power. No smoke.

[@michaelbenardo5695]

Best way to fix it is to replace it with a supercharger, unless you have a diesel. You will have much better response, less heat buildup, and less junk under the hood. making it more fun to own and drive.

[@nicolaassapuana6802]

Hi Robin where can I get a repair kit for Ford Ranger XLT 2007, Diesel 4 cyl. 2.5L, TDCi

[@nickd8408]

@Robin under the Hood . I bought perfonace air filter cone (K&N) with Heat shield and he starts noice like whining or siren before i put the cone i had the box air filter perfonce (K&N) and i dont listening thi noise . My questenion is this is tuning with air filter cone he made problem in the turbo ?? Please give me an answer

[@mariyahjaan]

Thanks for the video really insightful. Just a quick question. I had a mechanic come out and carry out a full service on my audi a4 b7 tdi. When he left I took it for a drive and ended up losing power after a few mins with white smoke coming out of the exhaust also have the whistling sound too. When I parked up the mechanic had left the lid loose on the water bottle. Could this have caused my turbo to blow? The mechanic is denying any fault saying its just bad luck that the turbo blew after changing the oil and all filters etc. I'm out hundreds of pounds and now have a car I can't drive....

[@rahmed8762]

Brilliant video! Finally have some intel on what my issue with turbo is! Subscribed Quick question, if my turbo is making the whining or siren sound indicating a compressor issue, is this fixable or needs to be replaced completely?

[@RobinundertheHood]

Hi Ruhel, thanks very much and sorry about the late reply! If all your hoses and piping together with the intercooler are tight, it could be a worn turbo. Today, the cost of a brand new turbo is similar to a reman turbo, so you might as well get it replaced with a new one. /Robin

[@jonlikesplanes]

I’ve heard noticeable chirping noise that starts around 4k ish rpm and I can’t figure out if it’s the turbo or not. I’ve took it to Audi to get the headlights adjusted and I asked to check the engine because I’ve noticed a weird noise. They said they didn’t hear anything unusual and did a multipoint inspection. I feel like it is a bit slower than it used to be when I give it full throttle. The noise isn’t always apparent so I don’t know if it is a major issue or not. I just hit 20k miles also.

[@PanamaSticks]

I have driven for months with no check engine light. My engine has NOT lost power. I have no smoke. But I learned I have a permanent P0299 underboost code. My car has only

[@vic6972]

great production quality and presentation. You deserve more subs!

[@theaussienurseflipper.8113]

I don't know, I got GQ patrol with turbo 2.8l and I thinking turbo not working. I use be able to just hear turbo on a quiet road or if I was driving next to a concrete wall. Except for the not being able to hear the turbo the only thing is power but not sure as it wasn't very powerful and clutch is on its way out to.

[@fiore_adriano]

Where would the charge air ducts be? I'm getting that whistling, almost blow off valve sound coming from my 1.8t mk4 jetta.

[@Error2username]

Water in fuel can also make Fake turbo prob with white smoke and limpmode. Spes were there are hard winters.

[@benzin5458]

Thank you so much. I have a 2011 Audi A4 (2.0T). My car is misfiring, underboost and leaking oil. Could all those be turbo related?

[@rodbrown8306]

Love your presentation, about to buy a turbo polo gti, so very interested to follow your videos.

[@alissaalonso5976]

Thank you man! Very knowledgeable video and explained very well 🤘👏

[@kaamalko8557]

Engine torque is good, no smoke, all air hoses are good, and there are no air leaks! But there is a whistle on take-off and at low speeds! What do you recommend ??? Please don't skip my question!

[@TheJavz]

Bro awesome educational video.

[@FrancisW]

checkoing out this video as my 2019 Q60 is acting weird... only 4k on it... but intermittently it feels like the turbo's don't function... or... there's little power and then suddenly at 3-4k rpm the turbo's just wake up... while usually you feel a good pull at 1500rpm.. some days it doesn't happen... other days it happens a few times.

[@ervishoxha914]

🖐 Hi Robin ,i have a vw passat 2007 1.9 tdi , i deleted dpf from the car becouse was blocked very often , now my car when it starts up has some blue smoke and i goes out when the engine is warm , the car runs perfectly has a lot of power , but that smoke is very unplesant ...

[@jasonjenkins18]

clear concise direct. Thankyou.

[@elonmusk8667]

I have a 2014 CLA 45 AMG and I had no power. Installed a new turbo and good as new.

[@RashidROwlia]

Nice video. I got P2565 code on a ford truck 6.7 and I believe the noise is related to the waste gate solenoid (it cause some clicking noise right after turning the engine off). Any idea if the waste gate solenoid is bad or maybe a wiring issue?

[@bulentsengun2620]

Hi, thanks for nice video. Can I test turbo while vehicle driving? Can I put vehicle in neutral while it is driving then put in d again to see if turbo responding? Regards

[@dessy0523]

Should the smoke be coming from the exhaust non stop ? I notice white smoke when the car idles sometimes. It doesn’t happen all the time

[@RealityRules813]

Great Video with awesome illustration.. Keep it up

[@CatLady999]

Very dashing! Nice presentation style, and informative. Subbed.