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a turbo charger unlike a super charger sucks in air releasing pressure ie in the form of a waste gate. unlike a super charger a turbo does not use horse power to generate horse power. differences from gas to diesel doesnt change
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Is a turbo the same as a turbo charger?
In the case of engines, turbo is used as a contracted name for the turbo charger.
What is the function of turbo charger in diesel engine?
Diesel cars are relatively slow so the turbo give it that much needed kick
Are kia diesel engines turbo charged?
Yes
What Does TDS in BMW Engines stand for?
Turbo Diesel
Why do diesel engines whistle?
Most diesel engines are turbodiesels, and the whistling is the sound of the turbo spooling up as it creates boost.
Who was the inventor of the turbo charger?
The Turbocharger was invented in 1905 by a Swiss engineer named Alfred Buchi. It was originally designed for large diesel engines in ships and boats. Information from en.wikipedia.org
When did ford begin using turbo diesels?
Ford began using turbo diesel engines in 1993. Eleven years earlier, they introduced their first diesel engines for light duty vehicles.
Can a diesel engine turbo work with 12volt electrics?
A turbo charger does not need electrics to work it is driven by exhaust gasses.
Does any 2012 trucks offer turbo diesel engines?
The Ram pickup offers a Turbo Diesel engine. It is one of the few that hs that option.
What is a gasoline turbocharger?
A turbo that is specifically for use on gasoline engines (as opposed to diesel).
Why do diesel engines have more torque than gas engines?
Engines with longer piston stroke, higher turbo boost pressures, and diesel fuel has more energy in it than gasoline.
Can you put a super charger on a 3.5 V6 engine?
Yes, several companies make super- and turbo-chargers for all of the Charger engines.
