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Which risk increases when an internal combustion engine's turbocharger wastegate malfunctions in a cold climate?

A)Compressor surge due to ice blockage
B)Bearing failure from oil thickening
C)Overboost from restricted exhaust flow
D)Intercooler cracking from thermal stress

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When the wastegate malfunctions and sticks closed in a cold climate, overboost occurs because the exhaust gases cannot bypass the turbine, leading to excessive turbine speeds and higher manifold pressure. Therefore overboost results, rather than surge, bearing failure, or intercooler issues which require other conditions or mechanisms.

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