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With looming fuel efficiency standards dictating future car products, major automakers are investing a lot of time and money into developing EV’s and hybrid cars. Well…except for Chrysler. Instead, the Pentastar brand has announced that the Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer a diesel engine option in 2013, with other models to follow.

Denso, the Japanese fuel system supplier, says it will achieve common-rail system nozzle pressures as high as 3000bar in the foreseeable future. That implies an ability to start injection later in the cycle, closer to top-dead-centre, together with earlier cut-off, thereby achieving more complete combustion of the fuel, to the benefit of consumption and particulate […]

If you’re looking over the choices in green alternatives for your next car, you’ll inevitably arrive at Volkswagen. VW has long been among the few automakers with diesel models available in the U.S. The 2012 Golf TDI Clean Diesel is among the finest entries in its class, and worthy of consideration. Let’s take a look […]

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $50 million for clean diesel projects. These efforts will replace, retrofit or repower more than 8,000 older school buses, trucks, locomotives, vessels, and other diesel-powered machines. The Air Resources Board today is reminding owners of heavier diesel trucks that they need to act now in order to […]

General Motors will build the diesel version of its popular Chevrolet Cruze at its Lordstown, Ohio, plant in 2013.

Virtual Technician, the diagnostics system from Daimler-Chrysler Trucks North America (DTNA), will be included as standard equipment on all Detroit Diesel-equipped 2012 Freightliners. Now fleet and truck owners can get engine maintenance and repair advice on the go. Developed by Zonar Systems, Virtual Technician provides truck fleets with a  program that can gather and report […]

BorgWarner produces engine timing systems, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tubes and Instant Start Systems for Ford’s new Duratorq TDCi Global Euro 5 engine family, which launched in several countries recently.

For all things Audi and VW TDI, MyTurbodiesel.com is a one-stop haven. There you will find an abundance of useful info about your diesel, including buying guides, DIY advice and classifieds. The site is well-designed, with a menu that makes navigation very simple and direct. Shortcuts are listed to specific models for buying guides and […]

If you’re considering purchasing a diesel auto, Volkswagen is your one-stop shop option for affordable cars this side of Europe. Offering a full line of diesel-powered options, their lineup has something for just about every driver looking for an alternative to gas-powered transportation. Beetle TDI – Beginning in 2012, the beloved Beetle will be offered […]

We are pleased to launch the new Bosch pump and injector for the Ford Super Duty 6.7L. Click here to read more. Contact Western Turbo for more information at (204)632-1366.

The much anticipated SkyActiv-D Diesel from Mazda for 2012 has arrived in Canada, and it was well worth the wait. Born of a revolutionary design that gives it some rather non-diesel-like specs. To begin with, Mazda claims that the SkyActiv-D engine will boost fuel economy by 20% over the 2.2-liter diesel version currently in service […]

Today’s Diesel engines are electronically sophisticated. They rely on computers to provide optimum timing, fuel control and emission system. Varying temperatures and load conditions can also cause stress on the engines. Here at the Diesel Service Centre at Western Turbo, we know Diesel Engines. We use OEM-specific scan tools and software from each manufacturer.  We […]