If you are an automotive enthusiast, there’s a good chance you already know what a turbocharger is and how it works - you may even own a turbocharged vehicle. However, not all enthusiasts are created ...

Twin turbochargers have their pros and cons, and two main setups try to maximize the pros. Here's the difference between ...

When you hear the spooling up of a turbocharger from under the hood of your car, and you feel that extra boost from your engine, you may not think too hard about how it works, and just enjoy the ride.

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

Automobiles, as any mechanic will tell you, are complicated beasts. Enthusiasts, of course, will have a solid grasp of the jargon. They'll know at a glance what the unusual shape on that road sign ...

Most engine designers will agree that turbocharging is the answer if you're looking for absolute maximum horsepower from a given engine. While supercharging and nitrous oxide still hold more charm ...

Turbocharged engines are built for power. They use a device called a turbocharger to force more air into the engine, which helps burn more fuel and create more power. This gives you quicker ...

Diesel engines need two things to make power: air and fuel. We know that's grossly oversimplified, but it's true. If you increase the engine's ability to ingest air, you can add more fuel and thus ...

When somebody says “turbo lag,” they’re talking about the delayed response a turbocharged engine can have when you put your right foot down on the gas pedal. A turbocharger uses the flow of exhaust ...