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Know Before You Blow: Tell-Tale Signs Your Turbocharger is Toast
With more turbocharged cars on the market these days, its important to know what to look for when things start to go wrong.
Are Turbocharged Engines Less Reliable?
Turbocharged, smaller engines are becoming more and more popular for many reasons. Turbocharged engines can offer better fuel economy without sacrificing an enjoyable driving experience with decent power and accelerations, but many companies are still too new to the technology to produce turbocharged engines that are genuinely reliable and effective.
Turbocharging Your Cars Requires More Than Just a Turbo
We see all of the movies like the Fast and Furious franchise, and it’s easy to forget just how complex a car’s drivetrain can get. With newer options like fully-electric cars that are simple and require less standard maintenance, we don’t pay much mind to what is under the hood, except for the numbers like …
Is a Turbocharged Mazda Worth the Extra Cash?
Nothing sells cars fasters than advertising high horsepower outputs and quick 0-60 mph times. However, opting for the most powerful engine option doesn’t always yield the best experience. While you’ll want the most powerful version of an all-out sports car, your daily driver crossover is a completely different story. Today we’ll be looking at Mazda’s …
Here’s How Auto Makers Are Giving Cars Better Fuel Economy
When you’re making a list of what you want from your next car, chances are you car a lot about fuel economy. Whether you want something responsible or with an impressive range, the average consumer cares about their gas mileage. Obviously, for sports car fanatics, that isn’t always the case, but that isn’t the point …
Yamaha Is Getting Back Into Turbocharged Bikes
High-RPM redlines and more cylinders are usually how motorcycle companies increase performance. But Yamaha is going to use something that, while common in cars, isn’t really seen in bikes: forced-induction. Not a supercharger, like on the Kawasaki Ninja H2, though. Instead, Yamaha is re-introducing turbocharging to its motorcycle lineup. The Yamaha turbocharged bike news Performance …
Why Do Similar Turbo Engines Make Different Power Figures?
Turbocharged engines are popular today. When it comes to talking about boost, however, many don’t understand exactly what the term means. When you have two displacement engines with the same exact boost, why does one put out more power than the other one? Is it boost or cubic feet per minute? The folks at the …
