VIDEO: Turbocharger Turbine Damage
The signs of a damaged turbocharger could be noise, loss of power and codes related to a loss of boost. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
BBB Industries Introduces Job-In-A-Box For Its Line Of OE-TurboPower Turbochargers
Turbochargers for Class 1-3 applications will come as a complete JOB-IN-A-BOX, which includes all the necessary items required to complete the job based on application needs: gaskets, O-rings, studs and a syringe to pre-lubricate the turbocharger prior to installation.
Turbo Cooling: The Real Reason Turbochargers Are Back
Turbochargers have made a comeback. In 2010, only 5 percent of vehicles sold in the U.S. were turbocharged. By 2017, almost 28 percent of cars and trucks sold were turbocharged. How did they do it?
JASPER Offers Over-The-Counter Automotive Turbochargers For Gas/Diesel Engines
“JASPER has always tried to be forward-thinking in the automotive marketplace. The launch of these turbochargers is an extension of product that JASPER recognizes as the wave of the future,” said Chris Himsel, JASPER Fuel and Air Division manager.
VIDEO: How Turbochargers Control Pressure
Jason Stahl discusses turbochargers, and how they manage pressure by using solenoids and a wastegate to optimize engine efficiency. Sponsored by Intermotor.
VIDEO: Subaru Turbocharger Maintenance
Andrew Markel discusses turbocharger maintenance on Subaru vehicles, and how keeping the mesh screen inside of the banjo bolt clean can extend the life of the turbocharger. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
BBB Industries Says It’s Ready To Meet Demand For Aftermarket Turbochargers
In response to the EPA’s tougher CAFÉ standards, OEMs are using smaller turbocharged engines, positioning the aftermarket for significant growth in turbocharger replacements. With its recent acquisition of Turbo Supply Inc., BBB Industries says it is prepared to meet the upcoming demand for aftermarket turbochargers. “Beginning in 2009, there’s been a huge shift for gasoline
Preventing Turbocharger Breakdown
With more and more vehicles employing a turbocharger to achieve power and fuel efficiency from a downsized engine, the importance of maintenance is more critical than ever. Up to 50 percent of turbocharger failures are due to oiling problems, which can result from the lack of lubrication or not cooling down enough after the engine is shut down.
BorgWarner Gasoline VTG Turbocharger For The Mass Market
BorgWarner has developed specialized variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers for a broad range of gasoline-powered vehicles. Matched to new combustion systems that also will be used in hybrid applications, the company’s advanced solution is a core component of clean and efficient future propulsion systems.
BMW Tech Tip: Poor Performance, Noise From Turbocharger
The customer complains of loss of performance and turbocharger noise. The turbocharger oil supply may be restricted, causing oil starvation and resulting in the seizing of the turbocharger assembly.