How does a turbocharger work? Find out with the charge! magazine FAQs

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Have a question about turbochargers? Our new and updated FAQs section looks at some of the most frequently asked questions and answers.

What is a turbocharger? How does it make your engine more efficient? How much difference can it make when it comes to emissions? These are just some of the questions we know people around the world have considered and searched for, and we’ve updated our own FAQs section here on charge! magazine to provide a greater insight into the world of turbocharging. 

If you’re wondering about specific terms or acronyms when it comes to turbocharging, internal combustion engines, future fuels and other more general turbocharging-related terms, our comprehensive glossary has got your back, along with in-depth articles published on a regular basis.

If you’ve got more specific questions, however, our newly updated FAQs section may well have the answer. It’s easy to use, and we’ll be adding more frequently asked questions and answers throughout the year.

Whether you’re contemplating how long your turbocharger will lastwhy compressor maps are importanthow servicing agreements can help you to save money, or you simply want to know more about additive manufacturing, head over to our FAQs to find out more.

To get started, simply tap the FAQs button at the top right of the charge! homepage:

How does a turbocharger work? Find out with the charge! magazine FAQs

This brings up a simple and easy to navigate list of the most frequently asked questions. The + sign alongside means you can click each entry:

How does a turbocharger work? Find out with the charge! magazine FAQs

All you need to do is tap on the question you’re most interested in to discover more:

How does a turbocharger work? Find out with the charge! magazine FAQs

This is just for starters, as we’ve also linked to more in-depth technical stories where possible as well within the answers, giving you a brief summary and further details at the touch of a button.

Want to see a different FAQ? Simply tap on the next question, and the previous question and answer will slide out of view:

How does a turbocharger work? Find out with the charge! magazine FAQs

As with our glossary, we’ll be adding to the FAQs section over time, so be sure to check back if there’s anything you have questions you want answers for.