The intercooler hose is a component that has compressed air travel from the car's turbocharger to the intake manifold. It helps prevent the engine as well as the other components from overheating and enhances engine performance and fuel economy.
Intercooler hose OperationA vehicle that comes with a turbocharged induction engine has the option to cool the air that is being compressed by the turbocharger. This procedure is done by redirecting compressed filtered air through an intercooler before it is located in the intake manifold. The cooler temperatures that the intercooler provides, allow the engine to use more fuel but generate more power. But the rise in temperature, cylinder pressure, and the air temperature must be controlled, or else it can cause damage to the vehicle.
Common issues with a faulty intercooler hoseA faulty intercooler hose can cause the vehicle to run rich on air and fuel, boost leaks, and the compressed air may not reach the engine.