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The Daimler Group are the proprietors of the Community Trademarks "Mercedes", "Mercedes-Benz" and the three pointed star logo.This site uses cookies. What's the other car the you think has the turbo whistle.That hasn't got a turbo either, it might have a kompressor.When I asked what Kompreesor meant at MB Huges of Aylesbury, they said that it meant Turbo, so that is what I thought. At AET, we love the sound a turbocharger makes – but we understand that when your car starts making noises, you want to know exactly what’s happening, and why!In this guide we examine the turbo whistle, a noise made by turbochargers when in operation – you’ll learn what it sounds like, what causes it, and when you need to have it checked outAs the name suggests, a turbo whistle sounds like a high pitched whistle or whining sound, heard when the turbocharger kicks in as you accelerate and the revs go up.For some people, a turbo whistle can be annoying, but to others, it’s actually desirable!

Removing the silencer ring will not damage the turbo or the engine, nor will it reduce the turbo's performance.Turn off your engine.

It was a fast car, too. We'll look after your data and will never pass it to anyone else. Mines been out for 2 years now and I haven't had a single issue with it being removed. Your lips should not be resting against your teeth. Manufacturers of the Powerstroke added a silencer ring to the turbo in order to quiet the whistle. You can unsubscribe at any time. A snap ring looks like a horseshoe. This site uses cookies.

I don't by any means want it … Your turbo whistle could be normal, possibly you have a boost leak, whereby the whistle becomes more pronounced than normal. Which one should I be using?

Any information displayed on this website has not been approved by the Daimler Group and the products or services we sell or advertise via this website have not been endorsed by the Daimler Group. If you aren't already using a fully syn 0W/30 or 5W/40 or similar, a change to that will reduce the noise. I run 15/40 for towing in my hotter climate and the whistle when cold is quite noticeable but gone within a few minutes as oil warms up. It is an entire circle. In fact, some people purchase aftermarket ‘turbo whistler’ devices that fit inside the exhaust of a vehicle to mimic the sound of the turbo whistle. Your turbo whistle could be normal, possibly you have a boost leak, whereby the whistle becomes more pronounced than normal. You can not open the manifold cover on the turbo or remove the silencer ring if the engine is running.Lift the hood and remove the manifold cover on the turbo by releasing the securing tabs holding it in place. Thanks for the feedback guys - in response to Aragorn's question it is more like a loud whistle (like when you whistle through your teeth) when on boost. [1] X Research source Your breath flowing through this opening will produce a range of notes. Removing the silencer ring will not damage the turbo or the engine, nor will it reduce the turbo's performance. What's the other car the you think has the turbo whistle.E 240 hasn't got a turbo. By removing the silencer ring, you can increase the volume of the turbo whistle. SUBSCRIBE!! You will not be removing the intake hose, you are removing something from inside it, the snap ring holding the silencer ring in place. We carry a massive range of new a reconditioned Whether you think you’ve found a fault, or just want some reassurance that everything is working correctly and as it should, our friendly teams are here to help.We will only email you occasionally with offers and news relating to AET TurbosYour privacy is very important to us. Enter your details below and we'll call you to discuss your turbo requirements.We will only email you occasionally with offers and news relating to AET TurbosYour privacy is very important to us. My current 300SD was sluggish when I purchased it and I immediately noticed that I couldn't hear the turbo. If you want the most noise out of it possible you need to remove the silencer ring. When a turbo wraps up at high rpm -- burning reconstituted exhaust -- the high pressure and high velocity of carbon monoxide through the turbo makes a whistle or screaming sound similar to that heard from a jet engine. All I want is to know if I have one or not driving down the road. I'm talking about having louder spool up and over all turbo noise while driving. When a turbo wraps up at high rpm -- burning reconstituted exhaust -- the high pressure and high velocity of carbon monoxide through the turbo makes a whistle or screaming sound similar to that heard from a jet engine. If that is wrong, my answer is irrelevant. This lead me to believe that the turbo was dead. Boost leaks will make the turbo work much harder, dependent on severity, and could thereby shorten turbo …