Turbocharger PEUGEOT 308 2 1.6 BlueHDi 120 hp

The 1.6 BlueHDi 120 hp category brings together exchange turbochargers built specifically for this diesel engine as fitted across the Peugeot, Citroen, and DS ranges that share the code. Independent garages, drivers dealing with a stalled or underpowered car, and owners who prefer to handle their own repairs will find a reconditioned unit matched to their engine code, model year, and OEM reference, without wading through unrelated engine families or turbo sizes that do not apply to this application.

Each unit in this range is built around the standard exchange principle: a remanufactured turbocharger is shipped in place of the failed part, and the old cartridge or complete turbo travels back under a returnable core deposit once the replacement is fitted. This structure keeps a wide catalogue of engine-specific references available without holding every configuration in permanent stock, and it lets a garage or enthusiast order the exact reference for their engine code rather than a generic substitute.

Professional uses by trade

A turbocharger for the 1.6 BlueHDi 120 hp serves different needs depending on who is ordering it. The situations below outline how independent garages, drivers coping with a breakdown, hands-on enthusiasts, and buyers in the DACH region typically approach sourcing a replacement unit for this engine.

• Independent garage: Confirms the exact engine code before ordering a replacement, since a customer's BlueHDi 120 hp often arrives already flagged for a loss of power.
• Independent garage: Matches the OEM reference directly against the failed cartridge or CHRA already removed from the vehicle to speed up the turnaround.
• Stranded driver: Identifies this reference through the engine code after noticing smoke or reduced boost pressure on the 1.6 BlueHDi 120 hp.
• Hands-on enthusiast: Sources the correct variable geometry turbo for this engine code and prepares the core return once the old unit is removed.
• Hands-on enthusiast: Cross-checks the OEM number after tracking down a whistling noise or a stuck actuator on the 1.6 BlueHDi 120 hp.
• DACH buyer: Relies on the OEM reference and engine code, rather than a generic description, to confirm compatibility before ordering from Germany, Austria, or Switzerland.

Range comparison

The reference below is listed for standard exchange under this engine code, so garages and buyers can check fitment and format before requesting a quote or placing an order for the 1.6 BlueHDi 120 hp.

How to choose

Choosing the right unit for a 1.6 BlueHDi 120 hp comes down to matching the engine code and OEM reference precisely, since geometry, cartridge type, and mounting details vary even within the same engine family.

1. Engine code match: Confirming the exact engine code printed on the vehicle avoids ordering a turbo built for a similar but incompatible version of the BlueHDi 120 hp.
2. OEM reference check: Cross-referencing the OEM number against the failed part rules out equivalences that look similar but do not fit the same variable geometry mechanism.
3. Core deposit terms: Understanding the return process for the worn cartridge or CHRA before ordering avoids confusion once the deposit and the replacement unit are handled separately.
4. Consistency of remanufacturing: Choosing a listing that documents the remanufacturing steps supports a consistent quality outcome across separate orders for the same engine code.
5. Fitment before ordering: Verifying the vehicle's production year alongside the engine code narrows the choice when several turbo variants have circulated for the 1.6 BlueHDi 120 hp.

Storage & logistics

Between arrival and fitting, a turbocharger for the 1.6 BlueHDi 120 hp should stay in its original packaging, with the oil and coolant ports left capped to keep dust and debris out of the bearing housing. Garages holding stock for several jobs typically keep units upright and away from direct impact, since the variable geometry mechanism and the actuator linkage are sensitive to rough handling. When a core deposit applies, the removed cartridge or CHRA should be kept dry and boxed separately until it is sent back, avoiding any mix-up with the replacement unit already fitted.

Since 2026, our team has focused on matching remanufactured turbochargers to the correct engine code and OEM reference, because a mismatched geometry setting on a 1.6 BlueHDi 120 hp is the most common cause of an early comeback.— autoKUR team

Related categories

Browse our other ranges:

• 1.6 THP 272 hp
• 1.6 PureTech 225 hp
• Hybrid 224 hp
• 1.6 THP 205 hp
• Hybrid 181 hp
• 2.0 BlueHDi 177 hp

Useful references

For regulatory and sector references, see Reglement (UE) 461/2010 — pieces de rechange et garantie constructeur.