Why does my Turbo make a whistling noise?
All turbochargers make some amount of noise – and most people don’t even notice it. However, if the whistling sound gets louder, more noticeable, or changes in any way, it could be symptomatic of a number of different problems, that all warrant further investigation.
Why does my car whistle when I accelerate?
Turbo whistle is the sound of the compressor inside the turbocharger speeding up (also known as ‘spooling up’, which is why it kicks in at the boost threshold (when the turbo starts to kick in) as you accelerate up the rev range. When should you be concerned?
Why does my Turbo whistle sound like a police siren?
In fact, some people purchase aftermarket ‘turbo whistler’ devices that fit inside the exhaust of a vehicle to mimic the sound of the turbo whistle. A turbo whistle shouldn’t be confused with a police siren or dentist’s drill sound – this is likely to be a sign of something more serious, like compressor wheel damage. What causes turbo whistle?
Is it good to have a turbo whistle in your car?
For some people, a turbo whistle can be annoying, but to others, it’s actually desirable! In fact, some people purchase aftermarket ‘turbo whistler’ devices that fit inside the exhaust of a vehicle to mimic the sound of the turbo whistle.
Why does my Turbo make a whining noise when boosting?
If there’s any particles you might want to disconnect the intake and wiggle the turbo impellar and see if there’s any up/down or in/out play. It could be a bearing in the turbo going bad. Generally, a supercharger sound from a turbo means the turbo is on it’s way out, but it could definitely be something else.
What does a turbo whistle sound like on a car?
As the name suggests, a turbo whistle sounds like a high pitched whistle or whining sound, heard when the turbocharger kicks in as you accelerate and the revs go up. For some people, a turbo whistle can be annoying, but to others, it’s actually desirable!
Turbo whistle is the sound of the compressor inside the turbocharger speeding up (also known as ‘spooling up’, which is why it kicks in at the boost threshold (when the turbo starts to kick in) as you accelerate up the rev range. When should you be concerned?
Where does the whining noise come from in my car?
The whistle/whining noise is not very loud and seems to be coming from driver side of the engine by the intake filter area. Once i get a result from somewhere else i will let you all know. Here’s a video with the windows up.
All turbochargers make some amount of noise – and most people don’t even notice it. However, if the whistling sound gets louder, more noticeable, or changes in any way, it could be symptomatic of a number of different problems, that all warrant further investigation.
Why does my Laguna make a whistling noise when accelerating?
A few days ago I noticed that my Laguna 2.2 dCi has developed a whistling noise when accelerating in the Turbo range (1800-3000 RPM or so). Doesn’t seem to have affected power but had the car for 5 years and I haven’t noticed this before. Car is a 53 plate with 112k on the clock.
For some people, a turbo whistle can be annoying, but to others, it’s actually desirable! In fact, some people purchase aftermarket ‘turbo whistler’ devices that fit inside the exhaust of a vehicle to mimic the sound of the turbo whistle.