THE AVERAGE CAR BATTERY LIFE: WHEN IS IT TIME FOR A CHANGE?
Car batteries provide a vehicle’s life force. We rely on them to get our cars started and keep them running, to power helpful onboard...
ALTERNATOR PULLEY EVOLUTION
Solid Serpentine Alternator Pulleys and Automatic Belt Tensioners were first utilized by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in 1979....
CAR BATTERY KNOW HOW: COLD CRANKING AMPS AND RESERVE CAPACITY
A car battery wears out just like any other battery and needs to be replaced. There are a couple of things you should understand when...
ESSENTIAL AUTOMOTIVE ACRONYMS FOR UNDERSTANDING YOUR CAR’S BATTERY
Automotive acronyms and abbreviations tell a story, and they can play an important role in helping you understand your car’s battery....
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)....
4 ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT TIPS THAT WILL SAVE YOU TIME AND TROUBLE
Looking for alternator replacement tips? While this job might feel daunting at first, it’s actually one of the more stress-free DIY tasks...
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...
HOW TO JUMP-START A HYBRID CAR
Hybrid cars might have a leg up on conventional gas engines, but they’re not infallible. They can still break down, run out of juice and...
WHAT IS AN ALTERNATOR? A PRACTICAL GUIDE
What is an alternator? Simply put, it’s a part of your car’s electrical system that you never really have to think about until it starts...