Recommendations for Service

The turbocharger is designed so that it does not require any special maintenance, and inspection is limited to a few periodic procedures. To ensure that the turbocharger's lifetime corresponds to that of the engine, the following engine manufacturer's service instructions must be strictly adhered to:

• Oil and filter change intervals
• Maintaining the proper oil pressure
• Air filter change intervals
• Engine coolant change intervals
• Ignition system maintenance
• Injection system maintenance

The following causes are responsible for 90 percent of all turbocharger failures:

• Penetration of foreign bodies into the turbine or the compressor
• Dirt or contaminants in the oil
• Inadequate oil supply and/or pressure
• Higher than normal exhaust gas temperatures due to improper operation of the following:
  • The ignition system
  • The fuel injection system
  • The exhaust system

These failures can be avoided by regular maintenance.