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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 ...
There’s only one way to answer the question, “Is it my battery, or something else” when your car won’t start: Hook up the best car battery tester and get a readout of what’s going on. Skip the ...
Some drivers have to jump start their cars regularly when temperatures drop. Here's why car batteries are so sensitive to low temperatures.
Changing a car battery can be done in just a few steps. Always test the car battery before replacing and be sure to properly dispose of the dead battery.
Corroded or loose battery terminals, frayed cables, or even poor grounding can cause high resistance. That points to intermittent voltage or circuit issues, despite a “good battery.” High resistance ...
Jump-starting a car means transferring current from a live battery to a dead battery by creating a circuit to charge the battery. After jumping a car, it’s important to keeping it running for a while.
Your car’s battery might seem like a “set it and forget it” part, but when it fails, it can leave you stranded, potentially costing you hundreds of dollars in tow fees or a visit to the mechanic to ...
Well, shoot. Your car battery went dead. Fortunately, a knight of the road came by and gave you a jump, so now the engine's back on again. That means your alternator is on, too, which should be ...
Dealing with a car battery that's struggling to hold a charge is beyond frustrating and can be a sign it's time to get a replacement. But if a new battery isn't in your budget, you might be stuck ...
Whether you're dealing with a dead battery on a cold morning or just trying to maintain your car during long periods of no driving, knowing how to properly charge a car battery is important. A ...