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Fuel Economy Technology Systems: Turbochargers
I-CAR · April 25, 2019
Summary
This article explains the function of turbocharger systems and their role in improving fuel economy by allowing smaller, lighter engines to produce high power. It highlights that collision repairers will frequently handle front-end intercoolers, intercooler piping, and potentially damaged wastegates or turbochargers after front-end collisions.
What to do on the job
Always consult the vehicle's service manual before repairing the turbocharger system, and ensure all clamps holding the intercooler piping together are properly tightened to maintain system pressure.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the labor and parts required to inspect, align, and properly torque clamps on the intercooler, intercooler piping, and wastegate components following a front-end collision. It helps defend the necessity of these steps to ensure the vehicle's fuel economy, emissions, and performance are restored to pre-accident conditions.
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