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← TechnologyWhich outcome occurs when a diesel engine turbocharger lacks adequate lubrication at high RPM?
A)Compressor surge due to impeller friction
B)Increased NOx emissions from lean burn
C)Shaft seizure leading to turbine failure✓
D)Fuel injector fouling from lubricant backflow
💡 Explanation
When turbocharger lubrication fails at high RPM, frictional heat rapidly increases leading to thermal expansion until seizure, because the oil film normally prevents metal-on-metal contact. Therefore shaft seizure and turbine failure result, rather than surge, increased emissions, or fuel fouling, which depend on different factors.
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