Nissens Automotive Marketing Manager Jan Zieleskiewicz said: “In order to conform with European emissions legislation, whatever their fuel type, many vehicle engines are small capacity units employing forced induction combustion systems, which are almost always reliant on a turbocharger.” He continued: “As the turbo is such an important element for the correct running and efficiency of the engine, when problems arise and they need to be replaced, quality is key, but so too is the general support provided by the turbo manufacturer.” Highly developed Commenting on the Turbocharger technical support available from Nissens Automotive, Jan said: “A large part of this additional support comes through a highly developed training resource which offers education in various forms, from live onsite sessions, through online self-learning courses, to technical marketing materials in both print and digital formats. “Included within this helpful information resource and a suite of comprehensive technical solutions that are essential for professional turbo installation, maintenance and troubleshooting, with technical bulletins focusing on specifics, such as possible carbonisation, oil degradation, exhaust sealing, oil flow restrictions, compressor wheel damage and coolant connection, as examples.” The company’s e-learning, live learning and technical stories related to turbos are available via: www.nissens.com/experts For information on correct replacement and more from the Nissens turbo offering, go to: www.nissens.com/turbos Ongoing Expansion Commenting on the ongoing expansion of the turbo range at BORG Automotive, Data Manager Ole Fjord observed: “Since June, 216 new parts numbers have been added, making the car parc coverage grow to a total of 81%. BORG Automotive offers a comprehensive range of turbochargers under the Elstock, Lucas, TMI, and DRI brands, including 1,009 available part numbers. BORG Automotive does not only offer a wide range; “We also offer quality on par with OE, with a lower environmental impact. BORG Automotive 42 AFTERMARKET MARCH 2024 TURBOS www.aftermarketonline.net exclusively remanufactures OE turbocharger cores at the group’s Spanish plant, which is certified to the IATF 16949 supplier standard.” Environmental impact With sustainability being an increasingly important factor in the automotive aftermarket, since last year, BORG Automotive has offered life cycle assessments (LCAs) on their products. BORG Automotive’s Sustainability Manager, Line S. Meldgaard, explained: “LCAs are a widely used method for assessing the environmental impacts associated with a product. Our LCAs, which were created by Linköping University and critically reviewed by the independent third party SustainX, show that BORG Automotive’s remanufactured products have a significantly lower environmental impact than newly manufactured products. A remanufactured turbocharger from BORG Automotive emits 32% less CO2eq than a newly manufactured turbocharger. With these LCAs, BORG Automotive not only proves that our remanufactured products causes less environmental impact than newly manufactured products, they also provide a starting point for further improvements.” Special attention Any debris that enters a turbocharger through the air or exhaust has the potential to seriously damage the system, and Melett is reminding technicians of the risk such objects can pose to turbocharger systems if they get inside. Tom Wright, Product Manager at Melett, said: “Technicians can potentially diagnose a turbocharger with foreign object damage if a system is suffering from rattling or grinding noises during operation, and drivers experience loss of engine power. Causes of foreign object intake can also include faulty or damaged turbo hoses, which inadvertently cause small particles to enter through any gaps in the system. “A turbocharger repair specialist will be able to diagnose foreign object damage if there are visible marks on the compressor or turbine blade, or pitting marks around the compressor inlet and nozzle ring assembly vanes. If the turbine or compressor blade is found to be damaged, the turbocharger should stop being used immediately, as the rotor balance will be affected, and this could impact its service life. To prevent turbo failure from foreign object GET THE BOOST The drive towards greater engine efficiency has meant in recent years that means more and more vehicles employ a turbo Above: Turbo disassembly at Melett
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