Weird howling noises

Discussion in 'Mechanical - Engine, Gearbox, Exhaust etc' started by RDenv173, Dec 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM.

  1. Hey everyone, I hope everyone's doing good.
    Just posting here to have your opinions on the noise (howling?) my car's been making for the last few weeks as the engine revs up.
    • This howling has been gradually getting louder
    • The sound appears at around 1,300 rpm and gets louder as the engine revs higher, but seems to be completely covered by the "normal" turbo whistling past 2,100 rpm
    I have an appointment with the mechanic on monday, but I would like to know if this is sounding like a boost leak / failing turbo to you guys. More info below:
    • Tuned MK2 Mégane RS dCi 175 with 61,000 km (c. 98k miles) - Engine code M9R-724 (dCi 2.0)
    • EGR off, DPF off
    • GTA1752LV turbocharger (the one found from the Espace 4, if I'm not mistaken)
    • Oil changes are done every 6,000 km (c. 3,700 miles)
    • No power loss at all, no DTC either. Boost pressure reaches the 2.95 bar reference value without any issue.
    I will gladly provide any additional information upon request. Thank you very much.
     

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