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Common problems in the Ford Ranger & Mazda BT-50 2011-2020

Common issues to look for when diagnosing your Ranger or BT-50

Nissan Navara D40 STX550 V6 Common issues

In many circumstances, the real cause isn't what you'd expect it to be.

Ford Ranger Limp Mode Issue

A real life scenario and how it was fixed

Can a turbo vacuum actuator fail?

What is a vacuum actuator, how does it work and why does it fail?

Turbo failure from oil contamination?

Can dirty oil really cause a turbo to fail? Find out how and how to prevent it.

How to diagnose Electronic Actuator (Stepper Motor) Failures

What are actuators, how to diagnose issues and prevent failures.

How To Tell If Your Turbo Is Overheating

What is Overheating and how can I spot the signs?

How Does Low Oil Pressure Damage A Turbo?

Find out just how important oil pressure is and how to prevent insufficient lubrication damage.

What is overspeeding and how does it damage a Turbo?

Find out how overspeeding can damage and destroy turbo chargers and how to prevent it.

What are foreign contaminants, and how do they destroy turbos?

Find out what foreign contaminants/objects are, how to diagnose this type of damage and how to prevent it from occurring.

What Causes Turbocharger Oil Leaks?

What causes turbo chargers to leak oil, what to look for and how to stop it from happening.

Nissan Navara Power Loss Due to Contaminated MAF Sensor

Find out why and how a dirty or faulty MAF sensor can cause such a drama.

The Not So Mighty Toyota Land Cruiser, And Its Turbochargers

Find out about common 200 Series turbocharger issues and how to fix them.

How To Find Correct Nissan Navara D40 / Pathfinder R51 Turbo Charger?

The Nissan Navara D40 / Pathfinder R51 was produced in both Thailand & Spain, both very similar vehicles with minor differences, and turbochargers being one of them.It has been said that the two Navara D40 / Pathfinder R51 models have a 3 bolt turbocharger from Thailand and a 4 bolt...

How To Find Correct Turbocharger For Nissan Navara D22

The Nissan Navara D22 Was Debut In The Early 2000’s, Packing a Non-Intercooled ZD30 Turbocharged Engine, The Nissan Navara Kept This Shape Till Late 2014 Because Of Its Good Name As a Workhorse.Nissan Made One Small Change Though Out The Years, We Saw The ZD30 Swapped Out For The Intercooled YD25...

How To Help Your Nissan Patrol ZD30 Turbo Engine?

If You Own a Y61/GU Nissan Patrol With a ZD30 3.0L DI/CR Turbo Diesel Engine, These Are Invaluable Tips To Help You Increase The Life Expectancy Of Your Engine. The ZD30 Engine Has Suffered a Poor Reputation For Premature Failures Including Melting/Cracking Pistons And Over-Boosting, Largely Due To Some Common Issues. These Engines...