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How To Replace the Alternator in Your Car

If your car or truck won’t hold a charge, or if you’re having signs electrical gremlins like dimming headlights, you probably ...
People may think that the battery powers the electrics in your car, but that’s not the case. The battery provides electricity needed for the electric starter motor to start the car. When the car is ...
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 ...
The battery is often the first thing that comes to mind when people think about what powers a car's electrical system. After all, batteries are what supply power to most of our devices. However, ...
Your car’s alternator is the component responsible for charging the battery, which also acts as the source of electricity while the engine is running. If this vital system stops working, the car’s ...
Your car’s alternator converts mechanical energy from your engine into electricity, powering your electronics and charging your battery. But when your alternator starts to fail, what can you expect in ...