Engine Build: Nissan 370Z VQ37VHR Twin Turbo Engine
Find out what went into building the powerful twin-turbo import.
Engine Leak Diagnosis On Turbocharged BMW V8 Engines
Do not remove the transmission before performing this inspection.
BorgWarner Introduces Twin Scroll Turbocharger
BorgWarner’s twin scroll turbocharger allows manufacturers to develop a low-emissions engine with excellent performance.
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.
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.
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?
Hyundai Turbocharged Theta And Gamma Engines
Hyundai has two four-cylinder engines that use a turbocharger. The Gamma and Theta turbocharged engines were introduced in 2010 for many Hyundai cars and trucks. These engines also have direct injection, which makes them even more efficient.
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.
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.
Diagnosing Acura RDX Turbo System Problems
The 2007-2012 Acura RDX was Honda’s first production vehicle in North America with a turbocharger. The company took the proven K-series engine and lowered the compression ratio from 10:1 to 8:1, and added a turbocharger with the associated plumbing. But, it is a lot more complicated when it comes to managing the boost.
CARDONE Announces More Than 200 New Products
The new parts list features enhanced calipers, climate control modules, turbochargers, axles and air suspension valve blocks.