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Your turbocharger not only helps your engine have more power, but it also helps with efficiency and emissions. When it fails, though, you can be left with more than just an inconvenience. Many systems in your engine can be affected by a damaged turbo, so it’s important you identify and fix the correct issue to prevent any major failures. To help catch problems before they become a failure, check out our blog post, Signs You Should Have Your Turbocharger Serviced. The following list provides the most common symptoms related to turbocharger failure and possible causes. Before replacing your turbocharger take a look to see what might be giving you trouble!

We get a lot of people wondering what the difference is between flywheels and flexplates.

You’ll find many of these common diesel terms while searching for engine information, repair guides, tutorials, and more! We’ve put together a convenient list including terms and their definitions below.

U.S. Rep. Reid Ribble introduced last week the latest version of his Safe, Flexible and Efficient Trucking Act, which would give states the flexibility to allow 91,000-pound trucks with six axles on U.S. interstate highways within their borders.

The oil cooler is not typically a component that goes bad, but should be replaced after any catastrophic engine failure. The best way to protect a new engine investment is to put in a new engine oil cooler to prevent any contamination. On startup, the new engine with higher oil pressure will dislodge trapped debris in the oil cooler and force it into the bearings of the new engine. This can cause premature wear or sometimes an immediate failure. If you’re interested in other problems that could lead to failure or the need for a rebuild, read our blog, Signs Your Engine May Need a Rebuild.

Meritor Wabco has introduced a radar-based collision mitigation system that will react to stationary and slower moving objects in a truck’s path and plans to release it early next year.