Can you clean a diesel turbo?
Diesel fuel contains higher viscosity and more impurities, making the use of specialized cleaners a must. If necessary, the cleaning process may involve removing the turbocharger for a more comprehensive cleaning. The Importance of Cleaning Diesel Injectors Those who have some mechanical skill can pull the injectors themselves, disassemble them, and clean the parts in an acetone bath and wire brushes. You have to be careful using this approach, as it’s easy to damage the parts of tips.
How to size a diesel turbo?
The correct turbo size depends on engine displacement, cylinder count, and operating RPM range. Smaller engines benefit from compact turbos for low-end response, while large diesel engines require bigger turbos for high-load airflow. Another misconception is that turbochargers drastically reduce engine lifespan. With proper care and maintenance, a turbocharged engine can last just as long as a naturally aspirated one. Some believe turbochargers require extensive engine and surrounding component modifications, but this is not always true.To maximize turbocharger longevity and guarantee peak performance, we need to maintain a strict schedule of essential services. Oil changes should be performed every 5,000 miles or three months, using high-quality oil specifically designed for turbocharged engines.Fuel efficiency: Because turbochargers give your car extra power without increasing the size of the engine, they’re typically more fuel-efficient than larger engines.
Is a 40 mm turbo big?
Turbos are commonly measured in millimeters and use the diameter of the compressor wheel inducer as their size, and for an automotive application, they can range from as small as 40mm on a small 4-cylinder car to as large as 106mm on a drag racing big block. All TD04 based turbochargers use from 5 to 7cm turbine housings (to my knowledge) and TD05 series turbochargers generally use anywhere from 6 to 10cm housings.