How It's Made S17E13 — Turbochargers, Enchiladas, Watches

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How It's Made•Season 17•Episode 13

Turbochargers, Enchiladas, Watches

7.3/10 · 16 votesJun 24, 201121 min

Ranked #12 of 13 in Season 17•−0.1 vs season avg

Precision-machined compressor and turbine wheels are balanced and installed inside heat-resistant housings to create turbochargers. Tortillas are filled, rolled and covered with sauce to prepare enchiladas, while tiny gears, springs, dials and cases are assembled and regulated to produce mechanical watches.

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Turbochargers, Enchiladas, Watches

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Lynne Adams

Lynne Adams

Narrator (voice)

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Episode Summary

"Turbochargers, Enchiladas, Watches" is episode 13 of How It's Made season 17. It scored 7.3/10 from 16 votes, ranking #12 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on June 24, 2011.

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