• Holset Turbochargers Failure Diagnostic Tools

    If your engine is not operating properly you should not assume that the turbocharger is at fault. In many cases a turbocharger is replaced when the fault is engine related. Installing a new turbocharger when the fault is not really known can cause damage to the new turbo if the fault was not in the original turbocharger to begin with. For this reason Holset Turbochargers provides many tools to help you properly diagnose your turbo woes.

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    Failed Turbochargers

    Turbochargers "fail" for a number of reasons (as seen in the tools above) including foreign object damage, contaminated oil supply, restricted oil supply or issues related to the turbo oil drain system and/or the engine breather system. More specific reasons why your turbo may fail are; contaminated oil, dirty oil, lack of lubrication, low oil pressure, kinks in the oil inlet lines, clogs in the oil inlet line, plugged air cleaners, collapsing hose connections, undersized air pipes, prolonged engine idling, over-fueling, hot engine shut-down, improperly installed gaskets and nuts/washers dropped into exhaust system.

    Preventing Turbocharger Failure

    Taking preventative measures when using a turbocharging system can and will increase the life of any turbocharger (not to mention aide in keeping your engine safe from damage by a failing turbo). Keep in mind these steps when using a turbocharging system; keep clean oil in your engine (always a good idea for any engine, not just a turbocharged one), keep the air filter clean and unrestricted, the duct work from the air cleaner should be free of holes, the duct work connections should be tight to prevent leaks, warm up the engine for two to five minutes prior to throttling up and let engine idle for approximately 2 minutes prior to engine shut down.

    *Please remember to consult a trained professional when attempting to repair, rebuild, or diagnose your turbocharger, as the tools provided above a not a guaranteed method for fault finding.

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      Contacting Us

      If you want to purchase a Holset turbocharger or have questions about turbochargers you can contact Holset Turbos (Cummins Turbo Technologies) directly, or your nearest participating distributor of Holset turbochargers listed to the left.

      To contact Holset turbos directly click here for general information or to ask specific questions via email.