A multimeter will check the battery voltage. If it’s higher than the rated voltage, your battery capacity is okay. But if it’s lower, you’ll have to replace your battery. Testing without a multimeter ...

When your car doesn’t start, often a low or dead battery is the culprit. Unfortunately, most vehicle owners do not check their battery until it fails. As preventative maintenance, the suggested best ...

It’s one of your car’s important and hardworking components. One thing that motorists take for granted is the electricity used to power the car’s features, such as the lights, sound system, and ...

Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...

Your alternator is arguably one of the most important parts of your engine. Usually found attached to the front of the block, it’s responsible for keeping your battery charged as you drive down the ...

A multimeter is something every RVer should carry in their RV’s toolkit. Multimeters come in either analog or digital versions and can be used for a vast array of electrical tests and repairs. Analog ...