Turbo or No Turbo?
 

This is the question.

I have purchased 2007 PT Cruiser used. It does not say TURBO on the rear door, but the engines whines at 2500 RPM and higher. It came on 16" alloy wheels as well, that tells me that the vehicle is probably not a basic model.

How can I find a turbocharger under the hood? Is this that plastic manifold blocking access to the sparkplugs with some piece of equipment on the top? Can someone share expertise?

RE: Turbo or No Turbo?
 

last 8 of vin number .i can tell by vin check.or look at the oil filter, if the filter housing has fins around it most likely its a turbo.moe

RE: Turbo or No Turbo?
 

Hi Moe,
I am attaching the Under The Hood photo. And last 8 characters are: 7T572957.
Thanks!

RE: Turbo or No Turbo?
 

not a turbo,2.4,hope this helped,the carcolor is blue right??moe

RE: Turbo or No Turbo?
 

Thanks Moe,

The color is Marine Blue, you are right.
I was thinking that may be (just may be) between first sale in March 2007 and me buying the car the engine was changed for some reason. But I guess in that case it would have said TURBO on the top. I can still hear some whining noise. It could be tires. I am driving on MICHELIN Alpine winter tires.
And thanks a lot for your help!

Happy New Year!

RE: Turbo or No Turbo?
 

your welcome, and happy new years to you and yours! let "08" be great!moe

Turbo connects to the exhaust manifold at back of engine..