Ram 2500/3500 5.9L Cummins Turbocharger Guide: HX35, HY35 & HE351CW Explained
If you wrench on 5.9L Cummins trucks, you already know the Holset turbo bolted to that inline-six is half the reason these engines move freight for…
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Ram 2500/3500 6.7L Cummins Turbocharger Guide: HE351VE vs HE300VG & Replacement Cost
If you run a 6.7L Cummins in a Ram 2500 or 3500, the turbocharger bolted to that engine is either a Holset HE351VE or a Holset…
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Ford 7.3L Powerstroke Turbocharger Guide: TP38, E99 & GTP38 Models Explained
If you wrench on OBS and Super Duty Fords, you already know the 7.3L Powerstroke turbocharger is one of the most reliable factory units ever bolted…
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Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Turbocharger Guide: GT32 Failures, Symptoms & Replacement Cost
The Ford 6.7L Powerstroke turbocharger is one of the most sophisticated factory diesel turbos ever bolted to a pickup, and when it fails it takes your…
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Ford 6.4L Powerstroke High-Pressure vs Low-Pressure Turbo: What Is the Difference?
The Ford 6.4L Powerstroke is the only Powerstroke pickup engine that left the factory with a compound, sequential twin-turbocharger setup, and that design confuses more mechanics…
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Ford 6.4L Powerstroke Twin Turbo Guide: Common Problems & Replacement Parts
If you wrench on late-model Super Duty trucks, the Ford 6.4L Powerstroke twin turbo system is either your best friend or your worst headache, and there…
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Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Turbo Failure: 8 Warning Signs and What to Do
If you turn wrenches on Ford 6.0L Powerstroke trucks, you already know the 6.0L Powerstroke turbo failure is one of the most common big-ticket repairs that…
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Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Turbocharger: Failure Symptoms, Replacement & Best Options
If you run a Ford 6.0L Powerstroke, the turbocharger is the single component most likely to leave you stranded on the side of the highway. The…
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What Causes Black Smoke from a Diesel Engine? Diagnosis Guide
Black smoke from a diesel exhaust almost always means incomplete combustion. The turbocharger is often involved. Here is how to diagnose the cause systematically.
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Borg Warner Turbochargers: Performance, Reliability & Fitment Guide
If you’ve turned wrenches on diesel engines for any length of time, you’ve bolted up a BorgWarner turbocharger. From the S200 and S300 series powering medium-duty…
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Signs Your VW or Audi 1.9 TDI Turbo Is Failing (And What To Do)
If you’re running a 1.9 TDI making 105 HP, you already know that little Garrett variable-geometry turbo is the heart of the engine. When it starts…
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VW & Audi 1.9 TDI Turbocharger Guide (105 HP BXE, BLS): Symptoms, Replacement & Parts
If you’re chasing down boost problems on a VW or Audi 1.6 or 1.9 TDI, the turbocharger is one of the most common units to land…
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