Faq

Look out for these common signs: loss of boost and power, blue or black smoke from the exhaust, a whining or siren-like noise that gets louder as you rev, oil in the intercooler piping or intake hose, and the engine suddenly using more oil than usual. On modern diesels, you will usually see an underboost or overboost fault code as well.

Do the groundwork first: change the engine oil and oil filter, put in a new air filter, clean or replace the oil feed line, make sure the oil drain line is clear, and check the intercooler and piping for oil residue. Whatever dirt is left inside will go straight into the new turbo, so don’t skip this step. Prime the turbo with clean oil before the first start.

It depends a lot on your fuel quality and filtration. When nozzles start to wear, you will notice hard starting, rough idle, knocking, black smoke and higher fuel consumption. If one nozzle is worn, the rest are usually not far behind, so we recommend changing them as a full set to keep all cylinders balanced.

The easiest way is to use the part number, vehicle model, engine model or engine code. Specs can differ between vehicles and engines, even when the parts look the same, so it’s best to confirm the part number before you order. Not sure? No problem — just send us whatever vehicle or engine details you have, and our team will help you check the right part and compatibility.

Can! Our team can help you identify the part using the part number, OEM number, identification label, or clear photos of your existing part. If needed, we may ask for a bit more vehicle or engine info, just to make sure we get the right application before we quote or process your order.

Solitz carries a full range of turbocharger products and components for automotive, commercial and diesel applications — complete turbochargers, turbo cores (CHRA), electric actuators, and other related turbo components. Just drop us your part number or application details and we’ll check availability for you.