White Smoke from Diesel Engine: Is It the Turbocharger, Head Gasket or Injector?
White smoke from a diesel engine is one of the most misdiagnosed problems we see at PT Turbo, and after 45+ years of rebuilding turbos and…
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PT Turbo’s Guide to Buying Turbocharger Parts Online: What to Avoid
The cheapest turbo listing on Amazon or eBay will cost you more in the long run. Here's how to shop smart and avoid the pitfalls that…
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P0401 EGR Insufficient Flow: How It Leads to Turbocharger Damage if Ignored
A P0401 EGR Insufficient Flow code is one of those trouble codes that too many operators clear and forget, right up until the turbocharger fails and…
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P0101 Mass Air Flow Sensor Code and Turbocharger: Understanding the Connection
The P0101 Mass Air Flow Sensor Code and Turbocharger relationship is one of the most misunderstood diagnostic situations we see come through the shop, and chasing…
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P2564 Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor Low: Diagnosis & Replacement
The P2564 Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor Low code sets when your ECM detects a voltage signal from the turbo boost control position sensor that falls…
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P2263 Turbo Boost System Performance Code: Full Diagnosis for Diesel Engines
The P2263 Turbo Boost System Performance Code is one of the more frustrating diagnostic trouble codes a diesel tech can face because it points to a…
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P0243 Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A Malfunction: Causes & Repair Guide
The P0243 Turbocharger Wastegate Solenoid A Malfunction code is one of the most misdiagnosed boost-control faults we see come through our shop, and too often the…
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P0045 Turbocharger Boost Control Solenoid Circuit Open: Diagnosis & Fix
The P0045 Turbocharger Boost Control Solenoid Circuit Open code is one of the most common boost-related faults we see come through the shop, and it trips…
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Garrett T04B Turbocharger: Classic Garrett Design & Modern Fitment
The Garrett T04B Turbocharger is one of those workhorse designs that refuses to disappear from shop floors, even decades after it first bolted onto agricultural, industrial,…
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Holset HX35W Turbocharger: Wastegate Version for Cummins 5.9L Explained
The Holset HX35W Turbocharger has earned a reputation as one of the most reliable factory chargers ever bolted to a diesel engine, and the wastegate version…
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BorgWarner Schwitzer S2A Turbocharger: John Deere & Case Equipment Guide
The BorgWarner Schwitzer S2A Turbocharger is one of the most widely used chargers in agricultural and construction equipment, and if you run John Deere or Case…
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BorgWarner Schwitzer S1B Turbocharger: Agricultural & Industrial Applications
The BorgWarner Schwitzer S1B Turbocharger is one of the workhorse boosting units you will find bolted to small and mid-size diesel engines running in tractors, combines,…
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