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Holset VGT turbocharger sitting on a workbench with tools and a tablet, mechanic servicing a red Cummins engine in the background.
By: Vinicius Letieri
30 June 2026

Cummins ISX15 Turbo Problems: Symptoms, Cause...

The Cummins ISX15 is one of the most common heavy-duty engines on Canadian roads. It is a powerfu...

By: Vinicius Letieri
30 June 2026

Cummins ISX15 Turbo Problems: Symptoms, Cause...

The Cummins ISX15 is one of the most common heavy-duty engines on Canadian roads. It is a powerfu...

Mechanic using a Snap-on diagnostic scanner on a turbocharger in a diesel repair shop. Text reads: VGT ACTUATOR FAILURE: SYMPTOMS, CAUSES & REPAIR COST
By: Vinicius Letieri
29 June 2026

VGT Actuator Failure: Symptoms Causes & Repai...

When your truck loses power on a grade and throws a check engine light, the turbo is usually the ...

By: Vinicius Letieri
29 June 2026

VGT Actuator Failure: Symptoms Causes & Repai...

When your truck loses power on a grade and throws a check engine light, the turbo is usually the ...

Mechanic working on a red Cummins engine inside a heavy-duty truck at a diesel repair shop, turbo components laid out on a workbench in the foreground. Text reads: HOLSET TURBO: COMMON PROBLEMS AND REPAIR OPTIONS
By: Vinicius Letieri
28 June 2026

Holset Turbo: Common Problems and Repair Options

If you run a Cummins-powered truck, chances are you are running a Holset turbo. These are robust ...

By: Vinicius Letieri
28 June 2026

Holset Turbo: Common Problems and Repair Options

If you run a Cummins-powered truck, chances are you are running a Holset turbo. These are robust ...

Turbocharger exploded view showing compressor wheel, turbine shaft, and housings disassembled on a workbench with text reading "WHAT IS A TURBOCHARGER AND HOW DOES IT WORK?"
By: Vinicius Letieri
25 June 2026

What Is a Turbocharger and How Does It Work?

A heavy-duty diesel engine without a turbocharger is just a heavy piece of iron. It is the turbo ...

By: Vinicius Letieri
25 June 2026

What Is a Turbocharger and How Does It Work?

A heavy-duty diesel engine without a turbocharger is just a heavy piece of iron. It is the turbo ...

Mechanic in red jacket closely inspecting diesel truck engine components in a repair shop. Text reads: The Complete Diesel Truck Maintenance Guide for Canadian Operators
By: Vinicius Letieri
08 June 2026

The Complete Diesel Truck Maintenance Guide f...

Downtime gets expensive fast. When your truck is sitting in the shop waiting for a repair, every ...

By: Vinicius Letieri
08 June 2026

The Complete Diesel Truck Maintenance Guide f...

Downtime gets expensive fast. When your truck is sitting in the shop waiting for a repair, every ...

Volvo Holset turbocharger unit displayed on a shop floor with parts shelving in background. Text reads: Volvo D13 Turbo Failure: Symptoms, Causes & Repair Options
By: Vinicius Letieri
02 June 2026

Volvo D13 Turbo Failure: Symptoms, Causes & R...

The Volvo D13 is a workhorse, but when its turbocharger fails, your truck stops making money. You...

By: Vinicius Letieri
02 June 2026

Volvo D13 Turbo Failure: Symptoms, Causes & R...

The Volvo D13 is a workhorse, but when its turbocharger fails, your truck stops making money. You...