The alternator is a device that keeps your car’s electrical system running once the engine is on. It’s essentially a small generator that converts mechanical energy into electricity, bolted to the ...

When your car alternator stops functioning, without a doubt your anxiety levels will shoot up. Why? Your car won't move an inch. And the frustration that comes with an immobile car when you have a ...

The buildup of a four-wheel adventure vehicle will probably include the installation of trail and performance accessories such as a recovery winch, high intensity lights, a 1,000 watt stereo system, a ...

Most mechanics would go back to basics for this one. With the engine running, you place the leads of a volt-meter across the terminals of the battery. This will tell you how much power the alternator ...

If you've ever wondered how your car's battery stays charged, wonder no more. I cracked open a junkyard alternator and recorded the wonders that lie within in the second installation of our new video ...

It seems that the biggest growing segment of add-on performance parts for early muscle cars is electrical components. Electric fuel pumps, alternators, fans, megawatt stereos, and other amenities all ...

Let's face it: Cars have become reliant on computers, sensors, and all kinds of electronic devices. Even the simplest Chevy out there has been upgraded in some way, from a simple HEI distributer to an ...