- Turbo engines typically have a turbocharger mounted on the side of the engine. The turbocharger is a small, round device with a compressor wheel and a turbine wheel.
- The compressor wheel is driven by the exhaust gas from the engine. This spins the turbine wheel, which in turn compresses the air and sends it into the engine.
- Non-turbo engines do not have a turbocharger.
2. Look at the VIN number.
- You can verify whether a car is naturally aspirated or turbocharged by decoding the vehicle's VIN. The eighth digit of the VIN number provides information about the vehicle's engine.
- Turbo engines will typically have a "T" in the eighth position.
- For example: a car with a VIN number that includes the letter "T" in the eighth position would have a turbocharged engine.
3. Check the owner's manual.
- The owner's manual for your car will specify whether it has a turbocharged engine.
4. Ask a mechanic.
- If you are still not sure whether your car is turbocharged, you can ask a mechanic to take a look at it.
