Good quality alternators can have a long service life, and even last the life of the vehicle. Sometimes, though, you may have a case of either premature failure or worse still repeated alternator failures. So in this post, I will … Read more
Is your car alternator dead? Are you considering driving to the nearest service station without a working alternator? Well, you may be able to but there are a few important things you need to know to help you make the … Read more
Is your battery draining flat even with a good battery? Do you suspect that it may be a short in the car alternator that is causing the drain and loss of electrical power in the car? In this post, I … Read more
Altenator bearings can last a long time. But once in a while, as the mileage covered by you may hear increases, you may hear the dreaded whirring noise under the hood coming from the alternator. It is a worrying sound … Read more
Car alternators can work faultlessly for many years. Occasionally, though, you may have a scary case of a burnt smell and damage to the alternator from overheating. It is still worthwhile knowing the signs and causes of overheating in a … Read more
Driving a car with a bad alternator exposes you to a number of risks, which include damage to the car battery from overcharging or repeatedly undercharging. Replacing a damaged battery with a new one can set you back several hundred … Read more
There are several a number of components in a car’s electrical system including the alternator, starter, wiring, and battery any of which can affect a car’s ability to start properly or at all. Some are more contributory or indirect in … Read more
