Garrett Motion Turbochargers: Company History & What the Restructuring Means for Parts
Garrett Motion Turbochargers power more diesel engines on the road today than almost any other brand, and the company behind them has one of the longest…
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Cummins Turbo Technologies: How Holset Became a Leading Heavy-Duty Turbo Manufacturer
Cummins Turbo Technologies is the engineering division behind the Holset name, and it quietly grew into one of the largest medium and heavy-duty turbocharger manufacturers on…
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Generator Turbocharger Guide: Standby Power and Continuous Duty Applications
Welcome to the PT Turbo Generator Turbocharger Guide, a technical breakdown built for the electricians, plant managers, and diesel technicians who keep standby and prime power…
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School Bus Turbocharger Guide: International DT466 & Cummins B-Series Replacement
This School Bus Turbocharger Guide covers the two workhorse engines that move most of North America’s yellow fleet: the International DT466 and the Cummins B-Series (5.9L…
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Fleet Diesel Turbocharger Maintenance Program: Best Practices for Commercial Operations
A well-run Fleet Diesel Turbocharger Maintenance Program is the difference between a truck that logs 500,000 miles on its original turbo and one that grenades a…
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Construction Equipment Turbocharger Guide: CAT, Komatsu & John Deere Reference
This Construction Equipment Turbocharger Guide covers the three brands that dominate job sites across North America: Caterpillar, Komatsu, and John Deere. Whether you’re running an excavator,…
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Marine Diesel Turbocharger Guide: Volvo Penta, Yanmar & Cummins Applications
This Marine Diesel Turbocharger Guide covers the three engine families that dominate recreational and commercial waters: Volvo Penta, Yanmar, and Cummins. If you run boats, work…
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Exhaust Back Pressure and Turbocharger Performance: The Relationship Explained
Understanding the relationship between Exhaust Back Pressure and Turbocharger Performance is one of the most overlooked skills in diesel diagnostics, yet it separates a technician who…
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Turbocharger Sizing Basics: How Engineers Match Turbos to Diesel Engines
Understanding Turbocharger Sizing Basics is the difference between building a diesel engine that pulls hard from idle and one that either chokes at low RPM or…
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How to Read a Turbocharger Compressor Map: Guide for Diesel Owners
Learning How to Read a Turbocharger Compressor Map is one of the most valuable skills a diesel owner can pick up, because that single chart tells…
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High-Altitude Turbocharger Performance: What Changes Above 5,000 Feet
High-Altitude Turbocharger Performance is one of the most misunderstood topics in diesel operation, and once you take a truck, generator, or piece of heavy equipment above…
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EGR Cooler Failure and Turbocharger Damage: Understanding the Connection
EGR Cooler Failure and Turbocharger Damage go hand in hand more often than most operators realize, and by the time the turbo shows symptoms, the root…
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