The importance of having your boat's turbo ready

The turbo is an important element in every engine, so the importance of having your boat’s turbo ready is essential for its correct operation.

A breakdown of your turbo can end the useful life of the engine, and that has a fairly high cost, so it is important that breakdowns are detected in time, not only because of the value that the repair will cost, but also to avoid further damage.

The turbo is an element that does not require high maintenance, but we have to do everything possible to extend its useful life.

If you want to check that your boat’s turbo is ready, make sure it doesn’t show these symptoms.

Every engine consumes oil for its functionality, but sometimes it causes its arrival at the intake, taking its consumption to the limit.

It is for this reason that if we can see how white or bluish smoke appears, we must stop the engine immediately.

We can find two types of noise in the event of a breakdown. A whistle, which would indicate that the magnitude of the damage is small and is probably caused by a crack in one of the hoses.

On the other hand, if you hear a rougher sound similar to that of a vacuum cleaner, it probably means that the shaft of your turbo has developed play, so you should stop the engine immediately and take into account that the damage is of greater importance.

There are turbos that can be damaged by an increase in temperature, by a buildup of soot or by damage to the discharge valve.

In this case take the same measure. For the engine to avoid major or irreparable breakages.

Make sure everything is in order and you’ll be ready to sail!

At Turbo3 we are here to answer any questions, so don’t hesitate to contact usfor more information.