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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.

How to Match a Turbocharger Replacement Using Cast Numbers When the Part Number Is Gone
Turbocharger Maintenance

How to Match a Turbocharger Replacement Using Cast Numbers When the Part Number Is Gone

Knowing How to Match a Turbocharger Replacement using cast numbers is the skill that separates a mechanic who guesses from one who gets the job right…

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How to Decode a Garrett Turbocharger Part Number: Full Reference Guide
Turbocharger Maintenance

How to Decode a Garrett Turbocharger Part Number: Full Reference Guide

Knowing How to Decode a Garrett Turbocharger Part Number is one of the most valuable skills a diesel mechanic or fleet manager can have, because that…

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How to Decode a Holset Turbocharger Part Number: Full Reference Guide
Turbocharger Maintenance

How to Decode a Holset Turbocharger Part Number: Full Reference Guide

Learning How to Decode a Holset Turbocharger Part Number is one of the most useful skills a diesel mechanic or fleet manager can pick up, because…

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How to Inspect a Used or Remanufactured Turbocharger Before Installing It
Turbocharger Maintenance

How to Inspect a Used or Remanufactured Turbocharger Before Installing It

Knowing how to inspect a used or remanufactured turbocharger before it goes on the engine is the difference between a repair that lasts 200,000 miles and…

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How to Clean Turbocharger Carbon Deposits from the Intake System
Turbocharger Maintenance

How to Clean Turbocharger Carbon Deposits from the Intake System

Learning How to Clean Turbocharger Carbon Deposits from the intake system is one of the most valuable maintenance skills a diesel tech or owner-operator can have,…

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How to Flush the Turbo Oil System After a Turbocharger Failure
Turbocharger Maintenance

How to Flush the Turbo Oil System After a Turbocharger Failure

Knowing how to flush the turbo oil system after a turbocharger failure is the single most important step between installing a new unit and watching it…

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Garrett vs Holset vs BorgWarner: Which Diesel Turbo Brand Lasts Longest?
Turbocharger Tech Explained

Garrett vs Holset vs BorgWarner: Which Diesel Turbo Brand Lasts Longest?

Garrett, Holset, and BorgWarner dominate the diesel turbocharger market. Learn the strengths, typical failure points, and best applications for each brand before you buy.

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How to Remove Stuck Turbocharger Exhaust Manifold Bolts Without Breaking Them
Turbocharger Maintenance

How to Remove Stuck Turbocharger Exhaust Manifold Bolts Without Breaking Them

Knowing How to Remove Stuck Turbocharger Exhaust manifold bolts without snapping them is one of the most valuable skills a diesel mechanic can have, because a…

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How to Calibrate a VGT Actuator After Replacement: Cummins, Duramax & Detroit
Turbocharger Maintenance

How to Calibrate a VGT Actuator After Replacement: Cummins, Duramax & Detroit

Knowing how to calibrate a VGT actuator after replacement is the difference between a truck that drives right and one that throws limp-mode codes before it…

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How to Replace a Turbocharger Oil Drain Return Line
Turbocharger Maintenance

How to Replace a Turbocharger Oil Drain Return Line

Knowing How to Replace a Turbocharger Oil Drain Return Line is one of those skills that separates a mechanic who chases repeat failures from one who…

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How to Replace a Turbocharger Oil Feed Line: Step-by-Step for Diesel Engines
Turbocharger Maintenance

How to Replace a Turbocharger Oil Feed Line: Step-by-Step for Diesel Engines

Knowing How to Replace a Turbocharger Oil Feed Line is one of the most valuable skills a diesel tech can have, because a restricted or leaking…

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How to Perform a Boost Leak Test on a Diesel Engine: Step-by-Step
Turbocharger Maintenance

How to Perform a Boost Leak Test on a Diesel Engine: Step-by-Step

Knowing how to perform a boost leak test on a diesel engine is one of the most valuable diagnostic skills a mechanic can have, because a…

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