How to replace a turboPresents a guide on replacing a turbocharger in a truck. Trucking industry's switch from gasoline to diesel as the preferred fuel; Computer-controlled wastegate; Maintenance tips.Hartley, PaulOverdrive
1, First, make sure the vehicle is turned off. Then, open the hood and find the engine’s turbocharger. The actuator is a small compartment off to the side of the turbocharger’s body. 2, Press the turbo actuator with your thumb. If your actuator moves just under half an inch, ever...
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Replace your turbo vehicle's exhaust downpipe with a smaller-diameter unit. A downpipe with a smaller inner diameter offers less airflow, slightly reducing top-end horsepower. However, the smaller pipe diameter increases the speed of exhaust flow, thus allowing your turbocharger to spool faster,...
Turbocharger Identification Part Numbering All part numbers have 6 digits, starting either with 4, 7 or 8. Examples: 466214, 700447, 801040. Variations of that part number have a “-” followed by four numbers and possible suffix letters. This is referred to as “the dash number” and inf...
Ensure that you have your vehicle checked to repair or replace any damaged seals. Conclusion Turbochargers are manufactured to last the lifetime of the vehicle. However, they can wear out with time, depending on how you take care of your car and some driving habits. As soon as you spot an...
Remove the three bolts connecting the oil pan to the transaxle bellhousing, using a wrench. Step 5 Disconnect the oil return tube from the oil pan and turbocharger (if the car has a 1.8 liter engine) by removing its bolts. Step 6 ...
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Like other parts in your vehicle, turbochargers can sometimes fail, requiring you to invest time and money in repairing them. At BuyAutoParts.com, we stock a wide range of replacements that cater to the needs of customers who are looking to replace their faulty turbos. When you buy a rep...
Performance chips are made by aftermarket companies, and are used to boost engine power. There is a chip in the ECU that holds all of the lookup tables; the performance chip replaces this chip. The tables in the performance chip will contain values that result in higher fuel rates during ...