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Intercooler

Critical For Operation

Turbo/Supercharger

Cools the compressed air from the turbocharger before it enters the engine.

The intercooler reduces the temperature of the compressed air from the turbocharger, increasing its density and improving combustion efficiency and engine performance in turbocharged engines.

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Typical part cost
$200–$800🔒
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Typical labor cost
$300–$600🔒
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Typically lasts
100,000–200,000 mi
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Or about
7.0–10.0 years
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DIY difficulty
6/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the Intercooler is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Loss of power
Overheating
Poor turbo performance
Check engine light
Rough idling

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Intercooler

No standard interval on file

Inspect Intercooler

No standard interval on file