I drive a 2016 Range Rover Evoque SE. It’s at 158,000km and the engine is a 2.0-liter turbo I-4.
Took it in for maintenance and they said my turbo charger is cracked. Google says that this can cause my engine to lose some power. I don’t think I’ve lost power and the check engine light hasn’t come on, so I’m not too terribly concerned. I barely drive so a little less power wouldn’t be the end of the world.
However, the dealership notes say that due to the crack, exhaust fumes are leaking into the interior of the car. I know nothing about engines—is this possible?
My question is, is this a need-to-fix-ASAP type of repair, like I will need to replace my entire engine or get carbon monoxide poisoning if I don’t address it now? Or can I ride it out for another 1,000 km or so?
Thank you!
Get it fixed. Your fresh air pickup is usually under the cowling below the windshield, partially under the hood. If the hot side of the turbo is cracked it can indeed release carbon monoxide and whatever else is in exhaust and that can make its way into the cabin. Your cabin air filter won’t do anything for carbon monoxide either.
Get it fixed, or you risk sleepytime while driving, which usually means you’re going to have a bad time.
That’s a really helpful explanation. Thank you!