New to Volvo and Turbo
New to Volvo and Turbo
Purchased a used 2004 T6. Question is - how do you know that the Turbo is engaging? I know in many turbo cars, there is a light that indicates the Turbo is engaged.
2004 Crystal Green T6
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Ryan Parmenter
I am no expet, but I have some knowledge on how the turbo works.
Turbochargers are a type of forced induction system. They compress the air flowing into the engine. In order to achieve this boost, the turbocharger uses the exhaust flow from the engine to spin a turbine, which in turn spins an air pump.
The turbocharger is always "engaged" to speak, since the exhaust is always running through the turbine, however, you will notice the greatest power increase at higher RPMs, since that is where the turbo works most efficiently.
Turbochargers are a type of forced induction system. They compress the air flowing into the engine. In order to achieve this boost, the turbocharger uses the exhaust flow from the engine to spin a turbine, which in turn spins an air pump.
The turbocharger is always "engaged" to speak, since the exhaust is always running through the turbine, however, you will notice the greatest power increase at higher RPMs, since that is where the turbo works most efficiently.
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Guest
In some cars, there is a "pressure" gauge, which actually measures from vacuum to positive pressure (boost). I had one of these in my '94 850 Turbo. However, my recently acquired '01 S80 T6 has no such gauge. As such, I can't definitively tell when the turbo has an effect, other than seat of the pants.
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