Sprinter 2500 L5-2.7L DSL Turbo (2003)
Intercooler: Description and Operation
CHARGE AIR COOLER AND PLUMBING
DESCRIPTION
The charge air system consists of the charge air cooler and charge air cooler piping.
The charge air cooler is a heat exchanger that uses air flow from vehicle motion to dissipate heat from the intake air. As the turbocharger increases air
pressure, the air temperature increases. Lowering the intake air temperature increases engine efficiency and power.
OPERATION
Intake air is drawn through the air cleaner and into the turbocharger compressor housing. Pressurized air from the turbocharger then flows forward
through the charge air cooler located in front of the radiator. From the charge air cooler the air flows back into the intake manifold.
