5 things that go wrong with turbochargers (and how to prevent them)
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Turbochargers are very delicate things. They spin at over 100,000rpm and operate to incredibly tight tolerances, so have the potential for catastrophic failure. That said, a well-maintained and healthy turbocharger should be able to last the life of the engine without any troubles.