What Happened To Turbo Lag In Today’s Engines?
Yesterday’s turbo lag was eliminated thanks to years of development and a bit of clever engineering.
Turbo Tech: Smaller Engines Offer Diagnostic Opportunities
Many vehicle owners may not even know if their car or truck is turbocharged.
Engine Build: Twin Turbo 370 cid LS Engine
Find out what went into this twin turbo 370 cid LS engine build.
CRP Offers Rein Turbo Oil Feed Pipes For Audi, VW
Rein Turbo Oil Feed Pipes are manufactured with premium ContiTech hoses to help prevent premature failures.
JASPER Offers Ford 3.5L EcoBoost Turbo GDI Engine
The engine is covered by a nationwide, transferable parts and labor warranty of up to three years or 100,000 miles.
Turbo Tools: Boost Drivability, Diagnostics
The two most important parameters to look at are the desired boost pressure and actual boost pressure during a test drive.
VIDEO: Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator Service
Whether it’s a diesel or gas engine, the turbocharger will have a wastegate. This video is sponsored by MAHLE.
Tech Tip: How A Turbocharger Can Be Damaged
A turbocharger is a complex unit with precisely matched components.
VIDEO: What Can Cause A Turbocharger To Lose Boost?
This video covers the external conditions that can cause this type of damage. Sponsored by TrakMotive.
Mitchell1 Tech Tip: Stuck Buick Turbo
Sometimes you go through all the documented testing steps for a problem and still can’t find the solution. When this happens, turning to your fellow techs is a great solution.
When Good Turbos Go Bad
They are most vulnerable to lubrication-related issues (e.g., poor quality oil, not changing the oil often enough, dirty oil, low oil level or low oil pressure), but turbos can suffer other complications as well.
Underhood Service Podcast: Turbocharger Tech Season 1, Episode 2
In this episode, we talk turbochargers and how they are changing maintenance, service, and diagnostics.
