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Turbocharger guides by engine platform: Ford Powerstroke, Duramax, PACCAR, Caterpillar, Detroit, Volvo, Freightliner.

Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Turbocharger: Problems, Symptoms and Replacement Guide
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Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Turbocharger: Problems, Symptoms and Replacement Guide

The 6.7L Powerstroke uses a single Garrett variable geometry turbo. Learn the most common failure modes, how to diagnose them, and what replacement options are available.

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Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Turbocharger Guide: 3.0L VM Motori Failures & Replacement
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Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Turbocharger Guide: 3.0L VM Motori Failures & Replacement

This Ram 1500 EcoDiesel turbocharger guide breaks down exactly why the 3.0L VM Motori turbo fails, how to spot it early, and what it costs to…

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Ford Transit 3.2L Diesel Turbocharger Guide: Common Failures & Replacement
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Ford Transit 3.2L Diesel Turbocharger Guide: Common Failures & Replacement

This Ford Transit 3.2L diesel turbocharger guide is built for the mechanics, fleet managers, and owner-operators who keep these vans working for a living, and who…

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Chevy Silverado HD & GMC Sierra HD Duramax Turbocharger Guide: All Generations
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Chevy Silverado HD & GMC Sierra HD Duramax Turbocharger Guide: All Generations

If you’re wrenching on a Duramax and the boost is gone, the check engine light is glowing, or you’re staring at a P003A or P226C code,…

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Ford F-250/F-350 Super Duty Turbocharger Guide: 6.0L, 6.4L & 6.7L Powerstroke Compared
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Ford F-250/F-350 Super Duty Turbocharger Guide: 6.0L, 6.4L & 6.7L Powerstroke Compared

If you turn wrenches on Ford Super Duty trucks, you already know the turbocharger is where the 6.0L, 6.4L, and 6.7L Powerstroke engines earn their reputation,…

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International ProStar Turbocharger Guide: MaxxForce 13 Replacement & Upgrade Options
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International ProStar Turbocharger Guide: MaxxForce 13 Replacement & Upgrade Options

An International ProStar with the MaxxForce 13 carries two turbochargers, not one: a large low-pressure BorgWarner turbo and a small high-pressure BorgWarner turbo working in series.…

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Mack Anthem Turbocharger Guide: MP8 Applications & Replacement Cost
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Mack Anthem Turbocharger Guide: MP8 Applications & Replacement Cost

If you run a Mack Anthem turbocharger on an MP8 engine, you already know that boost problems don’t stay small for long. A hesitating VGT nozzle,…

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Volvo VNL Turbocharger Replacement Guide: D13 Applications by Model Year
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Volvo VNL Turbocharger Replacement Guide: D13 Applications by Model Year

If you run Volvo VNL tractors or wrench on them for a living, you already know the Volvo VNL turbocharger is the single most expensive breathing…

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Peterbilt 389 Turbocharger Guide: Cummins ISX & PACCAR MX-13 Applications
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Peterbilt 389 Turbocharger Guide: Cummins ISX & PACCAR MX-13 Applications

The Peterbilt 389 was the long-nose, classic-styled truck Peterbilt built from 2007 until 2024, when the Model 589 took its place, and under that hood you’ll…

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Kenworth T680 Turbocharger Guide: PACCAR MX-13 Replacement & Maintenance
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Kenworth T680 Turbocharger Guide: PACCAR MX-13 Replacement & Maintenance

The Kenworth T680 turbocharger is one of the hardest-working components on the highway, and when it starts to fail, your PACCAR MX-13 loses power, throws codes,…

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Freightliner Cascadia Turbocharger Guide: DD13, DD15 & DD16 Applications by Year
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Freightliner Cascadia Turbocharger Guide: DD13, DD15 & DD16 Applications by Year

A Freightliner Cascadia turbocharger is a Detroit turbocharger in most trucks: the DD13, DD15 or DD16. The three engines share one design choice that sets them…

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John Deere PowerTech Turbocharger Replacement Guide: 4045, 6068 & 6090 Engines
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John Deere PowerTech Turbocharger Replacement Guide: 4045, 6068 & 6090 Engines

If you run John Deere PowerTech engines, sooner or later you’re going to face a turbocharger problem. The 4045, 6068, and 6090 PowerTech platforms power everything…

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