blow-off valves

Turbocharging continues to gain popularity. But there are still a few areas of a typical turbocharger setup that remain fuzzy to turbo newbies. One of the most common misunderstandings involves the basic difference between a wastegate and a blow-off valve. So here goes… What is a Wastegate? A wastegate prevents the turbo from creating too much boost. Once

The guys over a Power AutoMedia have launched a new site dedicated strictly to diesels and diesel owners. The site, named Diesel Army, includes tech, diesel features, diesel-related news, and a section called “How it Works.” In the first installment of How it Works, Diesel Army covers the ins and outs of blow-off valves. The