How is Alfa Romeo Service Different for a Turbocharged Engine?

If you’re one of the lucky owners of an Alfa Romeo car with a turbocharged engine, you may wonder if this engine’s increased power requires a different level of maintenance. Here at our Alfa Romeo service center at Alfa Romeo FIAT of Santa Monica, our mechanics will tell you that you’re on the right track; turbocharged engines are built differently than naturally aspirated engines and thus require different maintenance levels.

How to Maintain a Turbocharged Engine

No matter what type of Alfa Romeo car you drive, periodic engine maintenance is essential to keeping it in good condition. Because a turbocharger uses a turbine to compress the air and force it into the engine’s cylinders, a turbocharged engine has some different maintenance requirements, including:

• Turbocharger maintenance: The engine’s turbocharger itself may require periodic maintenance, including cleaning the air intake, oil changes, and inspections for any damage or leaks.
• Cooling: The increased compression of the air by the turbocharger generates more heat so turbocharged engines may require more cooling than naturally aspirated engines.
• Oil changes: Turbocharged engines often require more frequent oil changes than naturally aspirated engines due to the increased stress on the engine’s lubrication system.
• Higher-quality fuel: Turbocharged engines are often designed to run on high-quality fuel, such as premium unleaded, to prevent knocking and other issues that can arise from lower-quality fuels.

Schedule Alfa Romeo Engine Service Today

Now that you know why a turbocharged engine requires a different level of service, schedule Alfa Romeo engine service with our expert mechanics today. We’re ready to get your vehicle back into top condition, whether or not it has a turbocharged engine.