Oil leaks can be caused by a variety of factors, the main factor being incorrect pressure within the compressor and turbine housings. Oil leaks can cause catastrophic damage to the bearing systems and occur within seconds of the turbocharger commencing

What is overheating? Overheating is a term used to describe components that have been subjected to abnormally high exhaust temperature or insufficient cooling. Find out more about Overheating... To find out what causes overheating, the signs of oveheating and

It is not uncommon for some turbocharger repairers to compare turbo products visually and assume that if the products look the same, then the products have been manufactured to the same standards. Here, we offer  advice as to why  visual comparison cannot be

The UK government’s plan to ban the sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040 dominated the news and media headlines this summer. Commentators speculated on the death of the internal combustion engine. Around the country drivers were contemplating the

Whilst opinion about remanufacturing has changed significantly in recent years, there remains a common misconception that remanufacturing within the automotive industry belongs in the same category as ‘reconditioning’ and ‘repair’. Here, we look at what

  Turbochargers and superchargers are often spoken about in the same breath and whilst there are similarities between the two devices there are also some key differences with regards their use in passenger vehicles. Both technologies fall into the

‘Machined from Solid’ compressor wheels are the latest in a long line of developments from the OEMs to enter the aftermarket. Here we explore the evolution of the compressor wheel to determine if there are any benefits to using MFS wheels on standard cast

A year on from the Volkswagen emission scandal, speculation is growing about the life-span of diesel engines, fuelled by rumours that Norway is planning to ban all diesel engine passenger cars by 2025 – with other European countries potentially following suit. So

As the global car industry faces increased scrutiny following the Volkswagen emission scandal, there is no doubt that this revelation will have an impact on our market and the future of diesel, but to what extent? Volkswagen has admitted that it