Diagnosing turbocharger and diesel engine problems: smoke, codes, shaft play, boost leaks.
If you run a 121HP turbocharger on a Fiat, Iveco, or one of the many light commercial diesels that share that 2.3L and 3.0L platform, you already know these units work hard for a living. The 121HP turbo is a compact, high-RPM variable or fixed geometry charger, and when it starts to fail, it rarely
Signs Your 121HP Turbocharger Is Failing (And What To Do) Read More »
If you’re running a 1.9 TDI making 105HP, you already know that little Garrett GT1749V variable-geometry turbo is the heart of the engine. When it starts to go, the symptoms show up fast: lazy throttle response, a haze of blue or black smoke, and a limp-mode warning that kills your boost right when you need
Signs Your 105HP Turbocharger Is Failing (And What To Do) Read More »
Learn the 7 most common signs of turbocharger failure from the experts at PT Turbo — in business since 1978. Catch problems early and avoid costly engine damage.
7 Warning Signs Your Turbocharger Is Failing (And What To Do About It) Read More »
