All turbochargers should have an identification label or nameplate secured to the outside casing of the turbocharger. 
This plate will differ in size and information depending on the source of turbocharger i.e. Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M), Original Equipment Supplier (O.E.S), Distributor or turbocharger reconditioner.
Required Information
In all cases the name plate should contain one of three pieces of information:
- Turbo Model — Type Number
- Turbo Manufactures Part Number — Assembly Number
- Vehicle Manufactures Part Number
Turbo ID is Missing or Unreadable
If the turbocharger name plate is missing or difficult to read, please obtain the following information to help us determine the correct turbocharger for the application.
- Application
- Engine Make and Size
- Year of Registration
- Any additional information which could be relevant
This information is required to correctly identify the turbocharger you require.
| O.E.M | Garrett | Holset | M.H.I | KKK | Schwitzer | I.H.I |
| Turbo Type this links the turbo to size and family. | GT15 | HIC | TD04 | K03 | S2A | RHB3 |
| T2, T3 | H2D | TE05 | K04 | S3B | RHF5B | |
| T04B | HX50 | TD08 | K16 | S4T | RHC7 | |
| Part Number this defines a turbo exactly. | 454086-1 | 3522778 | 49177-02501 | 5303-970-0003 | 311041 | VQ22 |
| 465318-3 | 3525994 | 49189-01200 | 5314-970-7001 | 311758 | VI95 |
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