Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator Service

Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator Service: WATCH

Whether it's a diesel or gas engine, the turbocharger will have a wastegate. This video is sponsored by MAHLE.

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The wastegate on a turbocharger prevents over-boost conditions and helps to reduce turbo lag.

In this video, Andrew Markel discusses how to diagnose a wastegate actuator and perform a pre-load adjustment.

This video is sponsored by MAHLE.

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