Overview Of Turbocharger Operation And Failure Points

How does a turbocharger work? Let's talk about it in simple terms.

Published: July 25, 2022

Turbocharged gasoline engines continue to grow in popularity, and it’s happened quickly.

According to the Department of Energy, approximately 1% of all 2000 model-year light-duty vehicles were turbocharged. Fast-forward to today, and over one-third of all light-duty vehicles are now turbocharged.

So why the rapid change? Fuel-economy standards. Current CAFE standards call for automakers to increase the average fuel economy of their lineups to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025.

Turbocharging is just one method being used to boost the fuel economy in modern vehicles. It allows them to build engines that produce more power with less displacement and sometimes with fewer cylinders.

How does a turbocharger work? Let’s talk about it in simple terms.

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Electronic Stability and Traction Control

Their components work together seamlessly to help keep the vehicle under control.

By Josh Cable

Josh Cable is the editor of Counterman and ShopOwner. He joined Babcox Media in January 2017, and has been working in the field of journalism since 1999.

Published: March 27, 2024

Electronic stability and traction control systems are advanced technology systems that help drivers maintain control of their vehicles, particularly in challenging driving conditions.

They are typically standard on new cars, and their sophisticated sensors and computer-controlled technology work together to help prevent skids, slides, and other potential accidents.