Turbo Rebuild Service in the Inland Empire

PT Turbo rebuilds and remanufactures turbochargers in-house at our San Bernardino, CA shop, serving Inland Empire. Every unit goes through a full teardown, OEM-spec or better parts replacement, CIMAT VSR balancing, and final quality inspection — backed by a 12-month unlimited mileage warranty.

About This Service

We rebuild turbochargers right here in San Bernardino, and the Inland Empire is our backyard. If you’re in Riverside, Fontana, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Colton, or Rialto, you’re close enough to drop your turbo off in person and talk to the people who actually do the work. This page is for local customers who want a real shop they can drive to, not a faceless mail-in operation three states away.

A turbo rebuild means we tear your unit down completely, inspect every component, replace the bearings, seals, and any worn internals, then rebalance the rotating assembly to factory spec on our own equipment. You hand us a tired or failed turbo, you get back one that performs like new. Because we’re a remanufacturer and not a parts swapper, we can save you the cost and wait of buying a brand new replacement.

We’ve been doing this since 1978 as a family-owned shop, and a big part of our business has always been walk-in customers from across the IE. Whether you blew a turbo towing through the Cajon Pass or your diesel finally gave up after years of work, bring it in and we’ll get you sorted.

Who This Is For

• Inland Empire drivers who want to drop off a turbo in person instead of shipping it
• Diesel truck owners in Fontana, Rialto, and Colton dealing with worn or smoking turbos
• DIY mechanics in Riverside and Rancho Cucamonga who can pull their own turbo and just need the rebuild
• Local commuters with a failed turbo who can’t afford a brand new replacement
• Performance and off-road folks across the IE who want their turbo rebuilt right the first time
• Anyone nearby who’d rather support a local family shop than a faraway online vendor

Why Inland Empire Customers Choose PT Turbo

• We’re right in San Bernardino, a short drive from anywhere in the IE for in-person drop-off and pickup
• You talk directly to the person rebuilding your turbo, not a call center or middleman
• Local turnaround means you’re not waiting on shipping both ways like you would with an online vendor
• We’ve rebuilt turbos for IE diesel trucks, work vans, and daily drivers since 1978, so we know the local wear and heat conditions
• You can bring the turbo in, watch us check it over, and get a straight answer on what it needs
• No surprise costs from sending parts back and forth or paying for a brand new unit you don’t need

Our Shop Location

PT Turbo has one physical shop, located at 346 S I St. #3, San Bernardino, CA 92410. Customers from this area are welcome to drop off and pick up in person at that location — we do not have a separate office in this region, just the one San Bernardino shop everyone visits or ships to.

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Frequently Asked Questions

PT Turbo Warranty

• 12-month, unlimited mileage warranty against defects in parts and workmanship
• Final quality inspection on every rebuild: leak test, visual inspection, actuator or wastegate function check
• In-house CIMAT VSR balancing with a balance report included
• Nationwide mail-in service — you don’t need to be local

PT Turbo Inspection Process

Every turbocharger goes through the same evaluation before any work begins:

1. Initial evaluationcompressor wheel, turbine wheel, shaft, bearing housing, VGT assembly (if equipped), actuator, and seal surfaces are checked first.
2. Complete disassemblythe turbocharger is fully torn down and every major component is inspected individually.
3. Cleaningcomponents are cleaned to remove carbon, oil residue, rust, and contamination.
4. Measurementcritical tolerances are measured against OEM specification.
5. Reassemblyrebuilt using new wear components matched to your specific model.
6. CIMAT VSR balancingthe rotating assembly is balanced in-house, with a balance report included.
7. Final inspectionleak test, visual inspection, and actuator or wastegate function check before shipment.

No work begins without your approval. You receive a quote after inspection, not before.

Pricing

Most rebuilds require inspection before final pricing. Standard rebuild pricing depends on the turbo model, parts availability, wheel condition, shaft condition, housing damage, and whether upgrades are requested. PT Turbo inspects every turbo and sends a quote before any work begins — no surprise charges.