The amount of components in a turbocharging system can be a tad confusing at times. Here's what a wastegate is and how it works.

Turbo wastegates help your car's turbocharger spin at just the right speed. But if they get stuck, a legion of bad ...

A wastegate is an item typically associated with turbo systems, but Detroit-area Stenod Performance has found great success by weaving them into supercharged en ...

Last issue we covered the basic purpose of a turbo system’s wastegate, as well as taking an in-depth look at the design and manufacturing challenges associated ...

The wastegate is one of the most important components of every turbocharger. But what are internal and external wastegates and what purpose do they serve?

2022 Toyota Tundra Wastegate Issue Still Not Fixed After a Month in the Shop Published: 10 Feb 2022, 15:17 UTC • By: Mircea Panait 9 photos ...

I’ve heard too many dudebros incorrectly referencing turbocharger functions for far too many years. It seems that nobody can tell a wastegate from a blow-off valve, and today I’m going to ...

One of the big mix-ups seems to be with two parts used in aftermarket forced-induction systems, which can look similar, but actually do two different jobs: the wastegate and the blow-off valve.

It's easy to change a wastegate actuator on most cars, but in the Tundra's case, you need to separate the cab from the chassis for that ...

The wastegate was the biggest loser, having been clearly inadequate and the main culprit behind what could have been an engine-destroying problem. For that, it earns an F.

Are there many complaints about the turbocharger wastegate? Find out, and learn about what that means for the cost of repairs and who’s to pay for it.

The wastegate is a key component of every turbocharger. But what are internal and external wastegates and what purpose do they serve?