Tech Feature: Boosting Profits Through Turbocharger Services
A turbo’s basic purpose is to boost power, so when an otherwise healthy engine suddenly becomes anemic, it often (but not always) means turbo trouble.
Tech Feature: Boosting Performance – Nitrous, Superchargers and Turbochargers
Today’s new cars offer so much performance directly from the factory that there’s no reason anyone could need any more, right?
Tech Tip: Subaru Turbocharger Oil Supply Mesh Screen
Turbocharged engines require proper maintenance especially when the vehicle is used under severe driving conditions such as moderate-to-hard acceleration and engine braking on a somewhat regular basis. In any case, it’s recommended that the engine oil and filter be changed every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 3-3/4 months.
Saab Tech Tip: Rattling from Turbocharger
On certain Saab 9-5 models with B205E and B235E engines, the clip holding the turbocharger pushrod to the arm on the wastegate valve can come loose. If the clip comes off, the pushrod can slide off the pin on the wastegate valve arm. As a result, boost pressure control will not function and the valve disc will cause a rattling from the turbocharger.
VW/Audi PCV Service
The PCV valve regulates the flow of gases from the crankcase.
Volvo Engine Service
There are many combinations for the Volvo modular engine.
Audi TFSI/FSI: Oil Consumption And Carbon Buildup
Technical Service Bulletins can be valuable in helping solve vehicle problems. But sometimes, it takes multiple TSBs to find a pattern failure or the “root cause” of a problem. In the case of the Audi/VW 2.0L Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) engine introduced in 2006, three problems related to engine carbon and fuel issues are connected
Solving Intermittent Overheating
New cooling systems anticipate and influence changes in coolant temperature.
Carbon Deposit Q&A
Follow along to learn more about carbon deposits.
Cartridge Oil Filters
Think through the job, use the correct oil, filter and tools, and make sure you’re doing things in the right order.
