If you run International trucks with the MaxxForce DT, sooner or later the VGT actuator is going to put a truck on the shoulder. The variable geometry turbocharger on this engine is the heart of its emissions and boost strategy, and when the actuator that controls those vanes goes bad, you get derated power, black
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Variable geometry turbochargers use adjustable vanes to control boost across the entire RPM range. Learn how VGT works, how it compares to fixed geometry, and what goes wrong.
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Facing a failed turbo? Learn the real cost difference between a professional rebuild, a remanufactured unit, and an OEM replacement — and how to choose the right option for your application.
Turbocharger Rebuild vs Replace: Cost Breakdown and How to Decide Read More »
Most turbocharger failures are preventable. Learn the five root causes responsible for the majority of diesel turbo failures and what you can do to avoid them.
5 Most Common Causes of Turbocharger Failure in Diesel Trucks Read More »
P0299 is one of the most common diesel OBD codes — and the turbocharger is rarely the first thing to blame. Here’s a systematic diagnosis approach that saves time and money.
How to Diagnose a P0299 Underboost Code on a Diesel Truck Read More »
What boost pressure should your diesel truck be making? Learn the normal ranges for common platforms, what causes low or high boost readings, and when to be concerned.
Turbocharger Boost Pressure: What Numbers Are Normal for Your Diesel Read More »
A core exchange program gets you a rebuilt turbo immediately without waiting for a send-in rebuild. Here’s how the process works, what a core charge is, and what to expect.
Turbocharger Core Exchange Programs: How They Work and What to Expect Read More »
What actually happens when you send a turbocharger to PT Turbo for rebuild? Here’s a step-by-step walkthrough of the process that has been refined over 45 years.
PT Turbo’s Turbocharger Rebuild Process: What Happens to Your Turbo Read More »
The International DT466 turbocharger is one of the most common failure points on a medium duty diesel that otherwise runs forever. If you wrench on school buses, dump trucks, or agricultural equipment, you already know the DT466 is a workhorse that racks up hundreds of thousands of miles between major repairs. But the turbo bolted
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The PACCAR MX-11 turbocharger is the beating heart of the 10.8-liter workhorse found under the hoods of thousands of Kenworth T680s and Peterbilt 579s. When it goes down, you lose boost, you lose fuel economy, and you lose money by the mile. If you run a fleet or wrench on these trucks for a living,
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