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Turbochargers Requiring Banjo Bolt Replacement

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Turbo Banjo Bolt Replacement Required for Select Turbocharger Installations Critical Installation Bulletin for BuyAutoParts Turbochargers BuyAutoParts has identified specific turbocharger applications where the turbo banjo bolt—which connects the oil feed line to the turbo—can become clogged due to oil sludge and debris. In these cases, the clogged banjo bolt is often a…

Troubleshooting Polaris RZR Turbocharger Issues and Choosing the Right Replacement Turbo

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Off-road enthusiasts who own a Polaris RZR understand the thrill of conquering challenging terrains. The heart of the Polaris RZR's power lies in its turbocharged engine, delivering an adrenaline-pumping experience. However, like any mechanical component, the turbocharger can encounter issues over time. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into common Polaris RZR turbocharger issues and…

Sprinter Turbocharger Issues

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Introduction The Mercedes-Benz, Dodge, Freightliner Sprinter Van is a popular choice for businesses and adventure enthusiasts alike, thanks to its versatility, spacious interior, and reliability. However, like any vehicle, Sprinters are not immune to issues, and one common problem that Sprinter owners may encounter is turbo-related troubles. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the…

Chevy Cruze 1.4 Turbo Issues

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Because of today’s stricter fuel economy and emissions standards, more mainstream vehicles are turbocharged. As this technology trickles down to economy cars, turbo failure becomes more common, since more vehicles are equipped with turbos and many of them are “everyday” economy and family cars which usually get driven more than the sports and luxury cars…

How To Upgrade Your Turbo

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Bolting on a bigger turbo sounds easy on the internet but becomes a lot harder when it’s time to start turning wrenches. Will your stock oil lines connect to the new turbo? Is there even room for it, or will you have to sacrifice your AC or power steering to make it fit? And will…

How To Pick The Right Turbo For Your Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel

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It’s true that everyone has their own brand loyalty, but when it comes to old Diesel pickups, the Dodge Ram Cummins seems to have the best hit rate. When it first became available for the 1989 model year, the Cummins 6BT blew away the competition such as the Detroit Diesel 6.2L and 6.5L in the…

How To Replace A Turbocharger

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At one point, turbochargers were a cool new unexplored technology. Putting a turbo onto an early Porsche 911 turned your dentist’s car into an infamous snap-oversteer death machine. Mitsubishi was so proud of the Starion ESI-R that they covered the interior in now-fantastically-dated TURBO logos. The Ford Mustang SVO dropped the iconic “five liter” V8…

How to Pick the Right Turbo for Your Subaru

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After years of only being seen in Gran Turismo on PlayStation or maybe an odd Best Motoring VHS tape, the Subaru WRX was first sold in the US in 2001 for the 2002 model year. It actually landed right around the same time the first Fast & Furious movie was in theatres, right around the…

Audi A4 & Volkswagen Passat KO4 Turbo Repair

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Earlier, turbochargers were often considered as a component in high-performance automobiles. Today, mainstream vehicles also include a turbocharger. The main function of the turbo is to increase the efficiency of the engine by making use of the exhaust gases. The exhaust gases turn a turbine, that in turn rotates a compressor wheel. This causes the…

What is a Turbocharger Wastegate

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What is a wastegate? A turbocharger wastegate is a small valve, which is used to control the amount of boost the turbo makes. It opens at a predetermined limit, to allow surplus exhaust gas to bypass the turbine and disappear straight down the exhaust pipe once the boost limit is reached. Most engines can…