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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.

Holset HE341VE Turbocharger: 5.9L Cummins Application, Specs & Replacement Guide
Turbocharger Tech Explained

Holset HE341VE Turbocharger: 5.9L Cummins Application, Specs & Replacement Guide

The Holset HE341VE Turbocharger is one of the more misunderstood units in the 5.9L Cummins family, largely because it sits between the well-known fixed-geometry HX35/HY35 chargers…

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UD/Nissan FE6 Turbocharger Guide: Medium Duty Truck Applications & Replacement
Turbocharger Tech Explained

UD/Nissan FE6 Turbocharger Guide: Medium Duty Truck Applications & Replacement

This UD/Nissan FE6 Turbocharger Guide covers everything diesel mechanics, fleet managers, and owner-operators need to know about the turbocharger systems on the FE6 inline-six diesel, from…

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Mitsubishi Fuso 4P10 Turbocharger Guide: Canter Light Truck Replacement
Turbocharger Tech Explained

Mitsubishi Fuso 4P10 Turbocharger Guide: Canter Light Truck Replacement

This Mitsubishi Fuso 4P10 Turbocharger Guide is built for the mechanics, fleet managers, and Canter owner-operators who keep these light trucks earning their living every day.…

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Hino J08 Turbocharger Guide: Medium Duty Truck Replacement & Common Failures
Turbocharger Tech Explained

Hino J08 Turbocharger Guide: Medium Duty Truck Replacement & Common Failures

This Hino J08 Turbocharger Guide is built for the mechanics, fleet managers, and owner-operators who keep medium duty Hino trucks earning their keep. The J08 series,…

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Mitsubishi 4M41 3.2L Turbocharger Guide: Pajero, Triton & L200 Replacement
Turbocharger Tech Explained

Mitsubishi 4M41 3.2L Turbocharger Guide: Pajero, Triton & L200 Replacement

This Mitsubishi 4M41 3.2L Turbocharger Guide covers everything a diesel mechanic, fleet manager, or owner-operator needs to diagnose, service, and replace the turbo on one of…

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How to Pressure Test Your Intercooler and Find Boost Leaks
Diesel Diagnostics

How to Pressure Test Your Intercooler and Find Boost Leaks

A boost leak can mimic turbocharger failure and cause the same codes and symptoms. Before replacing your turbo, spend 20 minutes pressure testing the charge piping.

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Subaru EE20 2.0L Diesel Turbocharger Guide: Outback & Forester Applications
Turbocharger Tech Explained

Subaru EE20 2.0L Diesel Turbocharger Guide: Outback & Forester Applications

This Subaru EE20 2.0L Diesel Turbocharger Guide covers everything a technician or owner needs to know about the boxer diesel found in the Outback, Forester, and…

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Nissan ZD30 3.0L Diesel Turbocharger Guide: Patrol & Navara D22 Common Failures
Turbocharger Tech Explained

Nissan ZD30 3.0L Diesel Turbocharger Guide: Patrol & Navara D22 Common Failures

This Nissan ZD30 3.0L Diesel Turbocharger Guide covers everything diesel techs, fleet managers, and Patrol and Navara owners need to diagnose, repair, and replace the turbo…

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Nissan YD25 2.5L Diesel Turbocharger Guide: Navara & Pathfinder Replacement
Turbocharger Tech Explained

Nissan YD25 2.5L Diesel Turbocharger Guide: Navara & Pathfinder Replacement

This Nissan YD25 2.5L Diesel Turbocharger Guide is built for the mechanics, fleet operators, and owner-operators who need straight answers about the turbo bolted to one…

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Toyota 2KD-FTV 2.5L Turbocharger Guide: Hiace, Hilux & Fortuner Replacement
Turbocharger Tech Explained

Toyota 2KD-FTV 2.5L Turbocharger Guide: Hiace, Hilux & Fortuner Replacement

This Toyota 2KD-FTV 2.5L Turbocharger Guide covers everything a mechanic, fleet manager, or owner-operator needs to diagnose, service, and replace the turbocharger on Toyota’s popular 2.5-liter…

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Toyota 1KD-FTV 3.0L Turbocharger Guide: Hilux, Land Cruiser & Prado Applications
Turbocharger Tech Explained

Toyota 1KD-FTV 3.0L Turbocharger Guide: Hilux, Land Cruiser & Prado Applications

This Toyota 1KD-FTV 3.0L Turbocharger Guide covers everything diesel mechanics, fleet owners, and Hilux and Land Cruiser Prado operators need to know about the variable-geometry turbo…

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Land Rover TD4 2.0L Turbocharger Guide: Defender, Discovery Sport & Range Rover Evoque
Turbocharger Tech Explained

Land Rover TD4 2.0L Turbocharger Guide: Defender, Discovery Sport & Range Rover Evoque

This Land Rover TD4 2.0L Turbocharger Guide covers everything a mechanic, fleet manager, or owner needs to know about the turbo system fitted to the Defender,…

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