Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...

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 ...

It doesn’t matter whether it’s in the deep chill of winter or the heat of summer, on a work truck, emergency vehicle, or personal rig—the last thing a driver wants to see or hear are dim headlights ...

Your car won't start for the second day in a row. You ask your neighbor for a jump (again) and head off to work — late, of course. You come to the conclusion that it has to be the battery or the ...

In this video, we explore the voltage output of an alternator when driven by a waterjet. It’s an engaging science experiment that showcases the interaction between water pressure and electrical ...

When assessing your street rod's charging system, it's important to understand how an alternator works and what other factors may affect its performance. Simply put, alternators are converters. They ...

A common problem exists when driving automotive alternators via motors. In the process of attempting to regulate the charging voltage of a low battery, the alternator shaft torque usually exceeds the ...

You just finished installing a dual, 12-inch electric fan package in your Chevelle and life is good. With both fans spinning, it keeps the engine between 180 and 190 ...

The alternator is responsible for charging the car battery and powering all the car's onboard network consumers. If it fails or is unstable, the battery will either not be charged or start discharging ...