A turbocharger is driven by
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Correct answer to question 6 (Auto & Shop Information): exhaust gases leaving the engine
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Exhaust flow spins a turbine that drives a compressor forcing more air into the engine. That is the difference from a supercharger, which is belt driven off the crankshaft and so costs the engine some power to run.
Updated: November 2026