THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF ALTERNATORS EXPLAINED
Your vehicle’s electrical system consists of three main parts: the battery, a voltage regulator and an alternator. The alternator gets...
THE BENEFITS OF AN ALTERNATOR OVER A DC GENERATOR
You can produce electric power either with a direct current (DC) generator or an alternator, which uses an alternating current (AC)....
TIPS ON HANDLING A CAR BATTERY
Car batteries are generally out of sight and out of mind. Tucked under the hood, you don’t think much about them as long as they do what...
4 CAR BATTERY MAINTENANCE TIPS: GET MAXIMUM LIFE OUT OF YOUR CAR
You’re in luck — car battery maintenance is one of the easier types of DIY work you’ll encounter with an automobile. While some modern...
MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY CARE TIPS & TRICKS
Today’s automobiles are typically equipped with maintenance-free batteries, but that doesn’t mean they don’t require a bit of tender...
HOW TO SPOT ALTERNATOR PROBLEMS THIS WINTER
The winter is a notoriously rough time for your car’s charging system. Maybe you’ve noticed the telltale signs that something’s wrong:...