International MaxxForce DT Turbocharger: VGT Actuator Problems & Replacement
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…
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What Is a Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) and How Does It Work?
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…
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Turbocharger Rebuild vs Replace: Cost Breakdown and How to Decide
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…
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5 Most Common Causes of Turbocharger Failure in Diesel Trucks
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.
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How to Diagnose a P0299 Underboost Code on a Diesel Truck
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…
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Turbocharger Boost Pressure: What Numbers Are Normal for Your Diesel
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…
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Turbocharger Core Exchange Programs: How They Work and What to Expect
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,…
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PT Turbo’s Turbocharger Rebuild Process: What Happens to Your Turbo
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…
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International DT466 Turbocharger Guide: School Bus & Medium Duty Applications
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…
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PACCAR MX-11 Turbocharger Guide: Replacement Cost & Kenworth/Peterbilt Fitment
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…
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PACCAR MX-13 Turbocharger Guide: Kenworth T680 & Peterbilt 579 Applications
If you run a PACCAR MX-13 turbocharger in a Kenworth T680 or Peterbilt 579, you already know these engines live and die by boost control. The…
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Detroit DD16 Turbocharger Guide: Turbo-Compound System, Failure Symptoms & How It Differs from the Mack MP10
The Detroit DD16 turbocharger system is two machines in a row: a fixed geometry turbocharger, and behind it a turbo-compound power turbine that sends recovered exhaust…
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