Turbos don’t have to cost an arm and a leg! They have been around since the early 1900’s.
Swiss mechanical engineer Alfred Buchi applied for the first practical turbocharger patent in 1896! GE was mass producing Turbos in the 1900’s! In the 1920’s the first turbocharged plane was tested, shortly followed by turbo appearances in ships and locomotives! It wasn’t long before turbos were appearing on agricultural tractors, and in the 1960’s the first cars received turbos (although they had reliability issues). *1

When a dealer tells you that it will cost thousands of dollars to repair your Diesel’s Turbo, you shouldn’t feel like you’re buying an extravagant piece of new tech! Yes, new engine technology has dramatically increased the turbo’s ability to boost a Diesel engine’s horsepower and torque, but repairs to your Diesel or turbo shouldn’t feel like you’re about to buy a new truck!

Call Jeff’s Diesel Repair and let us know you need help with your Turbo. We can often find a new turbo for your Truck at a fraction of the dealer’s repair price! We only work on Diesel’s, from big rigs to ¾ ton pickups, and we treat each truck like it’s our own! Call Jeff’s Diesel Repair to schedule your maintenance and repair needs and we can get you back on the road with your wallet intact!

Sources:
1) https://www.turbosmart.com/news/history-of-turbocharging/