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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.

Audi 3.0L TDI Turbocharger Guide: A6, A7, A8, Q5 & Q7 Replacement
Turbocharger Tech Explained

Audi 3.0L TDI Turbocharger Guide: A6, A7, A8, Q5 & Q7 Replacement

This Audi 3.0L TDI Turbocharger Guide is built for the mechanics, fleet managers, and owner-operators who actually turn wrenches on these engines, not for people looking…

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VW 1.9L TDI Turbocharger Guide: ALH, BEW & BRM Engine Replacement Reference
Turbocharger Tech Explained

VW 1.9L TDI Turbocharger Guide: ALH, BEW & BRM Engine Replacement Reference

This VW 1.9L TDI Turbocharger Guide is built for the mechanics, owner-operators, and independent shops who keep these engines running long past 200,000 miles. The 1.9-liter…

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VW TDI 2.0L Turbocharger Guide: Jetta, Golf, Beetle & Passat Replacement
Turbocharger Tech Explained

VW TDI 2.0L Turbocharger Guide: Jetta, Golf, Beetle & Passat Replacement

This VW TDI 2.0L Turbocharger Guide covers everything a mechanic or owner-operator needs to diagnose, source, and replace the turbocharger on Volkswagen’s popular 2.0-liter diesel across…

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Stage 1 vs Stage 2 Turbocharger Upgrades for Diesel Trucks: When It Makes Sense
Turbo Guides

Stage 1 vs Stage 2 Turbocharger Upgrades for Diesel Trucks: When It Makes Sense

Understanding Stage 1 vs Stage 2 Turbocharger Upgrades for Diesel Trucks is the difference between spending money that actually returns power and reliability, and throwing parts…

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Garrett Motion Turbochargers: Company History & What the Restructuring Means for Parts
Turbo Guides

Garrett Motion Turbochargers: Company History & What the Restructuring Means for Parts

Garrett Motion Turbochargers power more diesel engines on the road today than almost any other brand, and the company behind them has one of the longest…

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Cummins Turbo Technologies: How Holset Became a Leading Heavy-Duty Turbo Manufacturer
Turbo Guides

Cummins Turbo Technologies: How Holset Became a Leading Heavy-Duty Turbo Manufacturer

Cummins Turbo Technologies is the engineering division behind the Holset name, and it quietly grew into one of the largest medium and heavy-duty turbocharger manufacturers on…

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Generator Turbocharger Guide: Standby Power and Continuous Duty Applications
Turbo Guides

Generator Turbocharger Guide: Standby Power and Continuous Duty Applications

Welcome to the PT Turbo Generator Turbocharger Guide, a technical breakdown built for the electricians, plant managers, and diesel technicians who keep standby and prime power…

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School Bus Turbocharger Guide: International DT466 & Cummins B-Series Replacement
Turbo Guides

School Bus Turbocharger Guide: International DT466 & Cummins B-Series Replacement

This School Bus Turbocharger Guide covers the two workhorse engines that move most of North America’s yellow fleet: the International DT466 and the Cummins B-Series (5.9L…

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Fleet Diesel Turbocharger Maintenance Program: Best Practices for Commercial Operations
Turbo Guides

Fleet Diesel Turbocharger Maintenance Program: Best Practices for Commercial Operations

A well-run Fleet Diesel Turbocharger Maintenance Program is the difference between a truck that logs 500,000 miles on its original turbo and one that grenades a…

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Construction Equipment Turbocharger Guide: CAT, Komatsu & John Deere Reference
Turbo Guides

Construction Equipment Turbocharger Guide: CAT, Komatsu & John Deere Reference

This Construction Equipment Turbocharger Guide covers the three brands that dominate job sites across North America: Caterpillar, Komatsu, and John Deere. Whether you’re running an excavator,…

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Cummins ISX Turbocharger: Common Problems and Replacement Guide
Cummins Diesel

Cummins ISX Turbocharger: Common Problems and Replacement Guide

The Cummins ISX is the backbone of North American heavy trucking. Learn which turbochargers are used by year, the most common failure modes, and fleet replacement…

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Marine Diesel Turbocharger Guide: Volvo Penta, Yanmar & Cummins Applications
Turbo Guides

Marine Diesel Turbocharger Guide: Volvo Penta, Yanmar & Cummins Applications

This Marine Diesel Turbocharger Guide covers the three engine families that dominate recreational and commercial waters: Volvo Penta, Yanmar, and Cummins. If you run boats, work…

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