good video, clear explanation, simple to the bone, no annoying music over the voice, thanks

In the first 15 seconds of this video I can already tell I like this guy. I really appreciate people who are upfront, honest, and helpful. Good on you mate.

Rob I don't care if you have training or not, every time I have a problem with my V70 I always find a video on your channel which explains everything clearly and has helped me a number of times. You have helped me out massively, keep up the good work.

I really like this guy! He is very informative and has a lot of great information. Thank you Robert!

Thanks for all the GREAT information. Really appreciate the depth and care you take to explain everything. Keep it up!

this video is an excellent one with clear concise explanations . way to go

This is one of the most in-depth, helpful videos I've seen. Thank you my friend.

Thank you for the education. About to pull my first turbo, and replace some seals and such. Your videos have been helpful for a few years now.

"Smoke screen like a James Bond movie" LOL! Love your videos Robert, thank you.

brilliant good work to the point many thanks :)

Thank you Robert! Your video was clear, concise & to-the-point. I no longer have the anxiety of being a Turbo-charged, vehicle-owner. I only wish that most You Tube videos were so easily understandable. Keep up the good work on being a good Teacher & I'll keep watching.

Thank you! I have a 1.8t Passat with a lot of miles, original turbo. I was thinking of replacing the turbo, but after an inspection based on your video I'm confident I can leave it alone for a quite a while-no shaft play, spins freely, no leaks. Cheers!

Great explanation video! Subbed!!

This video was very helpful and simple to understand. I like it, it help me understand about an issue with my audi A4. Now all is clear and I have a better peace of mind,

Outstanding presentation in every context! I have been joyfully enlightened! Thank you Professor Robert!

You know you stuff and teach it really well! Great real world examples of a working, worn or totally frozen up turbo.

Very helpful. My turbo seals probably just went cuz I have a stream of smoke coming out now

This was damn perfectly explained. Well done mate. I really liked this video

Good video...Robert clarified for me how a turbo works and what can go wrong with it. In his patient easy going way of explaining the mechanics of this device, I learned a few important things about the turbo

Excellent video. You explained it well enough for me to know that my turbo is dead. Saved me a lot of time and headache.

We must always Lubricate our Shafts! No excuses!

Smashing tutorial robert :D, there are allways bits to learn. I did have to laugh though, when you were talking about the exhaust impella you called it a "turban" and thats a wrapped material head covering on an indian/pakistani/sikhs/other gentleman, i could not get rid of the image of his turban spinning on his head, sorry but it was so funny :D I know you ment "turbine" but i have a silly sense of humor lol :D

Rob I am truly impressed about you clear delivery. Your hands on way of teaching is better than any schematic animation by far. I could feel the smell of oil too while watching your video. Cheers Istvan

Great vid, Robert! I know nothing about cars - except that mine are always a big expensive headache, but your presentation is so understandable and actually enjoyable. I'm only here because I had my 2003 A4, 1.8 turbo in the shop today with a CE light on, less power, or not as good a pickup as I've been used to - (but not as bad as I'd expect based on what I've been reading about turbo issues, and no smoking exhaust), and a really rough idle. They cleaned about a gallon of chipmunk debris from my air filter box, cleaned the MAF sensor. Now there are 8 codes: P0300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 171,172, and 299. The mechanic said the one indicating a problem with the turbo is most likely the cause of the others. He did a visual check of hoses and wires and said everything looked fine, and would probably do a smoke test next. He also mentioned that "they" don't do much turbo work, and he spent a bunch of time on the computer, which made me nervous. So, I'll be calling someone else tomorrow (friend of my neighbors) who's apparently an audi expert for a 2nd opinion, or legitimate diagnosis. I just figured I'd see what you had to say, since you're so good at replying to folks. Thanks for the invaluable service you provide.

Question.. My Audi Turbo got 140K miles and my check engine goes on and then turns off randomly. She shop said it's the turbo, however tho it doesn't seem to have any of these symptoms and runs very well. Should I be worried or they're just ripping me off asking 2 grand for stock turbo?

Excellent content answered my questions. Thank you for the clear audio and not shaking the camera all over

its like white smoke but mine is throwing black smoke and there is no boost in 2 gears i mean no power from the suv , its kia sportage 2001 model, plz help me out if its a turbo problem or something else thanks

Love your vdeos. So very well explained and spoken. Im a bit ADD with a very low tolerance for long winded speaches. You are direct to the point . Ive skipped over several vides. Yours are the only ones I watch. Great teacher, not everyone has that capability. Thank You!

Thanks Robert. Brilliant Video. It helped me alot. After watching this video it saved me a serious amount of cash. I was at the point of refurbing the entire Engine on my Peugeot 207 cc 1.6 THP 115kw, only to find that the car was smoking due to a damaged shaft rather than a denotated Piston and Oil Rings.

Thanks Robert. that was an extremely informative video. Volvo S80 is in the shop right now for a turbo. I've never done one but at least I'm much more up to speed thanks to you.

Robert, you have great videos. You're very good at presentation, very articulate and charismatic. Thank you.

Excellent video,very informative & thoroughly explained. thanks

probably the best intro i have seen sir. hats off thanks for the informative video!

Satisfactory, simple and easy to understand explanation. Now I learn the importance of turbo.

Hi rob, thanks for your help, I had a smoke test on the car today & you were right there was a leak, it was from a gasket, when the metals expanded under heat the gap closed,thanks again. Terry.

Absolute top class explanation and great voice to listen to, THUMBS UP!

Robert, thanks for your quality video! Again, I´ve learned a lot and now understand how a turbo charger works. Cheers!

This video is so informative as the turbo in my car went into limp mode so garage claimed turbo faulty no symptoms as mentioned here do now know what to check for first Thank you amazing video

Excellent video! Thank you for the great information put in layman's terms.

Literally the best video I have ever seen! This dude is literally a genius and I have never scene someone explain a car part better. He literally explains every little detail and it's actually amazing to listen to even though I don't like cars.

I have watched a few of your videos. Very informative and well explained. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

Very clear explanation of how things work. Thanks!

Hey man I just wanna say I never had a instructional video so on point with explaining. Thx Man U would be a awesome instructor for a Audi school

whooooah! Incredible amount of smoke there...your videos are awesome, Robert.

Very helpful video! Exactly what I needed to know. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!

Robert, Thank you. I wish this video would have popped up in my "2003 Volvo S40 Smoking at idle" I've spent hours looking at possible problems. Ended up buying a compression tester to see if the rings, gasket or valves were bad. This is something I can fix. If it was rings, I was looking to donate car to trade school. After watching your video, I'm positive my smoking issue is the turbo. I hope a repair kit is available. Thanks again. Mark

Great video. When I watched this the first time last year, I was convinced to get rid of my 96 V70 with 200k miles. I had a bad oil seal which showed up when I plugged a hole in the PTC nipple. Symptoms occurred initially when I would let off the throttle after accelerating up a hill. Progressively got worse to the point like the video. Not the only reason I sold, minor warped head (water getting into cylinder) and transmission issues (most likely PNP switch). Volvos are wonderful cars but stay away over 150k miles unless you are a good mechanic with a lot of tools and time.

Great Video Robert. You are a wonderful teacher, now i understand a little more, Cheers, Pretoria. South Africa. SAAB 900NG SE Turbo 1996

Thanx Robert for the overview of a bad turbo.

Very Informative and professional explanation, 5 stars and many thanks for taking the time to post your video.

Great video! I'm actually renovating the engine on my Saab 9-5 Aero including the worn turbo (the car also got a TD04 turbo, but the high pressure variant) so this video was helpful. Greetings from Sweden

That was absolutely awesome and so very clear dude you are awesome you save me from selling my Volvo XC90 after a coolant leak cause the engine to overheat we did not lose the engine but it is clear now that the turbo suffered so grateful thank you

You're truly amazing. Thank you so much for your time!!

Great video..One of the best on KZfaq..Thanks

Excellent video, VERY informative! Thanks for the great Turbo class 101, Professor Spinner!!

Robert, you're the man... Thanks Buddy! (I'm driving a smoker; now I understand) Cheers to the freedom of information my friend!

I came across your video while trying to help my cac figure out what was going on with our 2002 volvo 2.4t v70. Bam there you were with a car that looked just like ours pouring smoke out the back. At first my dad also thought it was the head gasket but it looks just like your video. Thanks for making the vid...Will let ya know how ours turns out.

Hats off to you, sir. Great explanation. Thank you.

Very well done! Very educational. Nice job Robert!!!

That was a very useful and informative video! Thanks a lot Robert!

Thanx brother. Appreciate yr kindness.

Good video, answered alot of my questions...thanks...

Wow, very clear explanation, thank you.

Nice and clear presentation... Great stuff Robert ! :)

Mr.Robert, EXCELLENT video sir.. very informative.... I will subscribe as I am working or repairing a turbo unit on my 2008 Subaru WRX Impezza.... I am opting( if no housing damage to rebuild it using a rebuild kit). Your attention to detail in your explanations of turbo functionality and possible causes for failure and what to look for are exemplary sir.

Great job Robert! You have a subscriber. Thanks for not playing music over everything 😃

Very understandable explaining. Thanks!

Great video with nice simple easy to understand explanation

Surprised you didn't get a ticket from blowing all that smoke throughout the neighborhood testing that Volvo (4:35). Well done video. You have explained to me why my '89 Dodge Spirit Turbo is smoking up the neighborhood and has lost some power. I bore scoped the cylinders, tested compression, inspected the intake system for oil; all good. Didn't know where to look next. Much appreciate this video!

Great explanation. Straight to the point. Thanks

You explain the function of a turbo better then my mechanic ....Thanks

Great video. Simple explanations. Lots of information

Excellent video, very informative. thank you.

you my friend are on point. thank you for the proper wisdom

very informative and easy to follow. thank you

excellent video! very well explained! thank you so much!

Good video, Robert - thank you for your help ;-)....yes, no annoying music!!

deffo knows his stuff and more importantly how to explain it to someone who doesnt (me) but is interested in learning more. thanks

Thanks bro, very helpful explanation.

Fantastic info. Thanks for your video and the information.

thank you for showing me that info . great help

A really well explained video in plain English so even I can understand. Very interesting. Nice video Robert.

Great video. , excelente demostración!!!

Very in depth explanation. Thank you

Love your video, awesome job, very informative!

Excellent video, thanks for sharing.

great video very informative! thanks

you are so helpful, have a lot videos in detail.

Thanks Robert. for excellent explication,

Great explanation...I learned a lot...nicely done 👍

Great video Robert!! Thanks

AWESOME FREAKING VIDEO !!! thank you so much for this info..watching this October, 2020..exzafreakinlent !!!

great vid man thanks for taking the time to make it and help the rest of us and it looks like the guy who had removed that bad turbo came by and gave your vid a thumbs down.

Great video , very clear and precise,, thanks

I learned something today. Thank you :)

Awesome insight and specific information... = subscribed! 😎👍

Wow a very informative video, I could totally understand your explanation of a problem turbo 👍

Awesome video! Very informative!

I found this video very helpfull! thank you for making it, and keep uploading videos!

Dude you are legit! THANK YOU Sir!!!!!