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Niles Nimmo

Niles Nimmo has worked on turbochargers for 19 years and is the name behind PT Turbo's guides. PT Turbo has rebuilt and supplied turbochargers in San Bernardino, California since 1978, for diesel pickups, heavy-duty trucks, industrial equipment and performance gas engines. Every rebuild is balanced in-house on a high-speed VSR machine and carries a 12-month, unlimited-mileage warranty. Have a question about a guide or a turbo? Call the shop at (909) 824-1020.

Land Rover TDV6 3.0L Turbocharger Guide: Discovery, Range Rover & Sport Applications
Turbocharger Tech Explained

Land Rover TDV6 3.0L Turbocharger Guide: Discovery, Range Rover & Sport Applications

This Land Rover TDV6 3.0L Turbocharger Guide covers everything a technician or owner needs to know about the twin-turbo diesel system found in the Discovery 4,…

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Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel Turbocharger Guide: 3.0L VM Motori Replacement
Turbocharger Tech Explained

Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel Turbocharger Guide: 3.0L VM Motori Replacement

This Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel Turbocharger Guide is written for the mechanics, fleet managers, and owner-operators who need to diagnose, source, and replace the turbo on…

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Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Turbocharger Guide: 3.0L VM Motori Failures & Replacement
Diesel Truck Platforms

Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Turbocharger Guide: 3.0L VM Motori Failures & Replacement

This Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Turbocharger Guide breaks down exactly why the 3.0L VM Motori turbo fails, how to spot it early, and what it costs to…

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Ford Transit 3.2L Diesel Turbocharger Guide: Common Failures & Replacement
Diesel Truck Platforms

Ford Transit 3.2L Diesel Turbocharger Guide: Common Failures & Replacement

This Ford Transit 3.2L Diesel Turbocharger Guide is built for the mechanics, fleet managers, and owner-operators who keep these vans working for a living, and who…

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Mercedes Sprinter Turbocharger Replacement Guide: 2.1L & 3.0L CDI Applications by Year
Turbocharger Tech Explained

Mercedes Sprinter Turbocharger Replacement Guide: 2.1L & 3.0L CDI Applications by Year

This Mercedes Sprinter Turbocharger Replacement Guide covers the 2.7L, 3.0L, 2.1L and 2.0L diesel engines that have powered Sprinter vans, cab-chassis units, and RV platforms across…

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Mercedes OM651 Turbocharger Guide: Sprinter 2.1L CDI Failure Symptoms & Replacement
Turbocharger Tech Explained

Mercedes OM651 Turbocharger Guide: Sprinter 2.1L CDI Failure Symptoms & Replacement

This Mercedes OM651 Turbocharger Guide covers everything a diesel tech or Sprinter owner needs to diagnose, source, and replace the turbo on the 2.1L CDI four-cylinder…

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Mercedes OM642 Turbocharger Guide: Sprinter, E350d, ML350 & GL350 Replacement
Turbocharger Tech Explained

Mercedes OM642 Turbocharger Guide: Sprinter, E350d, ML350 & GL350 Replacement

Welcome to the PT Turbo Mercedes OM642 Turbocharger Guide, a straight-shooting technical resource for anyone diagnosing, replacing, or rebuilding the turbo on Mercedes-Benz’s 3.0L V6 diesel.…

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Holset HE431VE VGT Turbo: Cleaning, Actuator Replacement and Rebuild
Cummins Diesel

Holset HE431VE VGT Turbo: Cleaning, Actuator Replacement and Rebuild

The HE431VE is the variable geometry turbo on the Cummins ISL 8.9L, some ISC 8.3L engines, the Volvo D11 and the Mack MP7. Learn how the…

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BMW M57 Turbocharger Guide: E46, E39 & E53 330d and 530d Replacement
Turbocharger Tech Explained

BMW M57 Turbocharger Guide: E46, E39 & E53 330d and 530d Replacement

This BMW M57 Turbocharger Guide covers everything a mechanic, fleet owner, or DIY diesel enthusiast needs to know about diagnosing, replacing, and rebuilding the turbochargers fitted…

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BMW B57 Turbocharger Guide: 530d, 730d & X5 40d Single, Twin and Quad Turbo Explained
Turbocharger Tech Explained

BMW B57 Turbocharger Guide: 530d, 730d & X5 40d Single, Twin and Quad Turbo Explained

This BMW B57 Turbocharger Guide covers everything diesel technicians and owner-operators need to know about the turbocharging systems fitted to the 530d, 730d, and X5 40d,…

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BMW N57 Turbocharger Guide: 3.0L Diesel Failures, Part Numbers & Replacement Cost
Turbocharger Tech Explained

BMW N57 Turbocharger Guide: 3.0L Diesel Failures, Part Numbers & Replacement Cost

This BMW N57 Turbocharger Guide covers everything a diesel technician, fleet manager, or owner needs to know about the turbocharging system on BMW’s 3.0L inline-six diesel:…

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Audi 2.0L TDI Turbocharger Guide: A3, A4, A5 & Q3 Common Failures & Replacement
Turbocharger Tech Explained

Audi 2.0L TDI Turbocharger Guide: A3, A4, A5 & Q3 Common Failures & Replacement

This Audi 2.0L TDI Turbocharger Guide covers the most common failure points, symptoms, and replacement options for the A3, A4, A5, and Q3 diesel platforms that…

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