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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.

Duramax Turbocharger Replacement Cost: LBZ, LMM & LML Price Comparison
Turbo Guides

Duramax Turbocharger Replacement Cost: LBZ, LMM & LML Price Comparison

Understanding the real Duramax Turbocharger Replacement Cost across the LBZ, LMM, and LML engines is the difference between a smart repair and an expensive mistake, and…

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6.7L Cummins Turbocharger Replacement Cost: New vs Reman vs Rebuild
Turbo Guides

6.7L Cummins Turbocharger Replacement Cost: New vs Reman vs Rebuild

Understanding the real 6.7L Cummins Turbocharger Replacement Cost is the difference between making a smart repair decision and overpaying by a thousand dollars or more. Whether…

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Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Turbocharger Replacement Cost: Full Price Breakdown
Turbo Guides

Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Turbocharger Replacement Cost: Full Price Breakdown

Understanding the Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Turbocharger Replacement Cost is the first step toward making a smart repair decision instead of an expensive mistake. The 6.0L’s Garrett…

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How to Flush an Intercooler After Turbocharger Failure: Preventing Re-Contamination
Turbocharger Maintenance

How to Flush an Intercooler After Turbocharger Failure: Preventing Re-Contamination

Knowing How to Flush an Intercooler After Turbocharger Failure is the difference between a clean rebuild that lasts 300,000 miles and a repeat failure that eats…

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How to Read a VSR Turbocharger Balance Report: What the Numbers Mean
Turbocharger Maintenance

How to Read a VSR Turbocharger Balance Report: What the Numbers Mean

Learning How to Read a VSR Turbocharger Balance Report is one of the most valuable skills a diesel mechanic or shop owner can pick up, because…

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How the Turbocharger Core Return Process Works: What to Expect
Turbocharger Maintenance

How the Turbocharger Core Return Process Works: What to Expect

Understanding how the turbocharger core return process works saves you real money, keeps your order moving, and prevents the surprise charges that catch too many first-time…

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How to Pack and Ship a Turbocharger for Rebuild: Step-by-Step Guide
Turbocharger Maintenance

How to Pack and Ship a Turbocharger for Rebuild: Step-by-Step Guide

Knowing how to pack and ship a turbocharger for rebuild is the difference between getting your unit back fast and in one piece, or dealing with…

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How to Inspect a Pull-Off Turbocharger Before Buying: What to Look For
Turbocharger Maintenance

How to Inspect a Pull-Off Turbocharger Before Buying: What to Look For

Knowing How to Inspect a Pull-Off Turbocharger Before Buying can save you thousands of dollars and keep a good engine from being wrecked by a bad…

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How to Use an Engine Oil Analysis Report to Diagnose Turbocharger Wear
Turbocharger Maintenance

How to Use an Engine Oil Analysis Report to Diagnose Turbocharger Wear

Knowing how to use an engine oil analysis report is one of the cheapest and most accurate ways to catch turbocharger wear before it turns into…

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EGR System and Turbocharger Health: What Diesel Mechanics Need to Know
Turbocharger Maintenance

EGR System and Turbocharger Health: What Diesel Mechanics Need to Know

Understanding the relationship between EGR System and Turbocharger Health is one of the most overlooked skills in diesel maintenance, yet it separates mechanics who fix symptoms…

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How to Install and Read a Boost Gauge on a Diesel Truck
Turbocharger Maintenance

How to Install and Read a Boost Gauge on a Diesel Truck

Knowing how to install and read a boost gauge on a diesel truck is one of the most valuable diagnostic skills an owner-operator or fleet mechanic…

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How to Replace a Turbocharger Inlet Pipe and Bellows: Step-by-Step
Turbocharger Maintenance

How to Replace a Turbocharger Inlet Pipe and Bellows: Step-by-Step

Knowing How to Replace a Turbocharger Inlet Pipe and Bellows is one of those skills that separates a mechanic who fixes the root cause from one…

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