• SureTrack Community Fix: Blown HHR

    Mitchell 1 SureTrack Real Fix LogoCorrect fuel and air ratios are the key to any engine running properly. Many factors can mess up this ratio and cause problems but even with them correct, you can still have issues that seem like that is the cause. SureTrack community member locustpoint had a Chevrolet HHR Turbo in their shop that was running poorly and smoking and the car had been parked for four years. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member DAG1365 and others, they were able to resolve the issue quickly.

  • Increase Turbocharger Efficiency Through Proper Maintenance

    Turbocharger_featuredTurbochargers are an important component on today’s commercial vehicle diesel engines and are engineered to provide optimal performance throughout the engine operating range. Keeping the turbocharger and associated systems well maintained can have a big impact on overall vehicle efficiency.

  • Axial Power Turbine Can Improve Fuel Economy

    Axial Power Turbine Can Improve Fuel Economy Did you know that the EPA07 version of the Detroit Diesel DD15 uses an Axial Power Turbine (APT) in addition to a traditional turbocharger? Unlike a traditional turbocharger, the APT wheel actually provides extra torque to the engine crankshaft with thermal exhaust energy as it comes out of […]