This video covers the fundamentals of how a turbocharger works. The most basic observation we can make about a turbocharger ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When your rally enthusiast car pals are dissecting the most recent race, they may mention “anti-lag” in their banter. You vaguely realize it’s associated with the epic, fiery exhaust pops these ...

Turbochargers are known for making your car faster and more fuel efficient in exchange for a constant supply of clean oil to lubricate its parts — this is how it's always been. Or has it? Oil-less ...

I was thinking of a 2023 Toyota Highlander but recently read that they are doing away with the six-cylinder engine and using a new four-cylinder turbocharged motor. Just the fact that it’s a new ...

A turbocharged engine features several components for it to efficiently build boost and function correctly. The intercooler is there to make the most of the compressed air heading into the intake ...

A supercharger—such as a turbo—compresses air. Compressing air heats it. Heating air makes it expand. This is a Catch 22 inherent in supercharging. So rather than thinking of quantities of air in ...