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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.

John Deere PowerTech Turbocharger Replacement Guide: 4045, 6068 & 6090 Engines
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John Deere PowerTech Turbocharger Replacement Guide: 4045, 6068 & 6090 Engines

If you run John Deere PowerTech engines, sooner or later you’re going to face a turbocharger problem. The 4045, 6068, and 6090 PowerTech platforms power everything…

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John Deere 6068 Turbocharger Guide: PowerTech Agricultural & Construction Applications
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John Deere 6068 Turbocharger Guide: PowerTech Agricultural & Construction Applications

The John Deere 6068 turbocharger sits on one of the most widely deployed diesel engines on the planet. If you run a tractor, a wheel loader,…

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Isuzu NPR/NQR Turbocharger Replacement: Step-by-Step Guide & Cost
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Isuzu NPR/NQR Turbocharger Replacement: Step-by-Step Guide & Cost

If you run an Isuzu NPR or NQR box truck, you already know the turbocharger is the first component to strand you when it fails. These…

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Isuzu 6HK1 Turbocharger Guide: FTR & FVR Medium Duty Truck Applications
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Isuzu 6HK1 Turbocharger Guide: FTR & FVR Medium Duty Truck Applications

The Isuzu 6HK1 turbocharger is the beating heart of countless FTR and FVR medium duty trucks running routes and job sites across North America. If you’re…

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Isuzu 4HK1 Turbocharger Guide: NPR, NQR & Construction Equipment Applications
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Isuzu 4HK1 Turbocharger Guide: NPR, NQR & Construction Equipment Applications

If you run an Isuzu NPR or NQR, or you’ve got a 4HK1 buried in an excavator or wheel loader, sooner or later you’ll be staring…

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Mack MP7 Turbocharger Guide: Shared with Volvo D11 & What That Means for Parts
Diesel Truck Platforms

Mack MP7 Turbocharger Guide: Shared with Volvo D11 & What That Means for Parts

If you run a Mack MP7 or its Volvo twin, the D11, you already know these two engines share more DNA than most fleets realize. The…

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Mack MP8 Turbocharger Replacement Guide: Symptoms, Parts & Cost
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Mack MP8 Turbocharger Replacement Guide: Symptoms, Parts & Cost

If you run a Mack truck with an MP8 engine, the turbocharger is the single component most likely to leave you stranded on the shoulder with…

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Volvo D11 Turbocharger Guide: Mack MP7 Shared Platform Explained
Diesel Truck Platforms

Volvo D11 Turbocharger Guide: Mack MP7 Shared Platform Explained

If you’re wrenching on a Volvo D11 or a Mack MP7, you’re working on the same engine wearing two different badges. The Volvo D11 turbocharger and…

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Volvo D12 Turbocharger Guide: Holset HX52, HX55 & Garrett GT4594 by Engine Version
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Volvo D12 Turbocharger Guide: Holset HX52, HX55 & Garrett GT4594 by Engine Version

This Volvo D12 turbocharger guide starts with the question most owners actually have: which turbo is on my engine? The D12 was built for more than…

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Volvo D13 Turbocharger Guide: Holset HE451VE, Symptoms & Replacement Options
Diesel Truck Platforms

Volvo D13 Turbocharger Guide: Holset HE451VE, Symptoms & Replacement Options

The Volvo D13 turbocharger on highway trucks from 2010 is a Holset variable geometry turbo with a sliding nozzle and an electronic actuator; our supplier lists…

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International T444E Turbocharger Guide: Ford 7.3L Powerstroke Connection Explained
Diesel Truck Platforms

International T444E Turbocharger Guide: Ford 7.3L Powerstroke Connection Explained

If you have wrenched on a mid-90s International medium-duty truck or an OBS Ford F-Series or an early Super Duty, you already know the International T444E…

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International MaxxForce 13 Turbocharger: Common Failures & Best Replacements
Diesel Truck Platforms

International MaxxForce 13 Turbocharger: Common Failures & Best Replacements

The International MaxxForce 13 turbocharger system is a pair of BorgWarner turbos working in series, not a variable geometry turbo. A large low-pressure turbo feeds a…

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