its getting ready to eat the turbo
All turbos whistle. Do you mean it changed?
Listen for leaks through a lenght of rubber tubing you can move around, to pinpoint the sound.
But if the turbo bearing is binding, that will block air and reduce power.
Might just be carboned up and need cleaning.
Good to take turbo off and look because the seal can leak oil into the exhaust.
If the turbo is bad, any big diesel truck shop can rebuild if for less than $300.
See a mechanic
sound like you turned the bearing in your turbo i would get it checked out
I have a 2003 Volvo S40 1.9 Turbo Diesel.
140,000 miles.
I have the car 8 years.
Only 2 days ago I noticed a whistling sound that only happens when I accelerate.
Now the car is blowing black smoke from the exhaust and there is no power, can't do over 50 mph.