Car

No, your alternator does not usually hurt your gas mileage in a way you notice. It is a simple machine, meant to keep power…

One day you are driving home, the radio is playing, and suddenly a red icon glows on your dash. It looks like a battery,…

All car owners know the dread of hearing a sudden, high-pitched squeal from the engine bay. It usually happens when you start the car,…

Unless you enjoy being stranded on the side of a highway, you need to pay attention to your car belts. I learned this the…

With a loose belt, your car acts up, and you end up stranded. It starts with a weird noise, then your lights dim, and…

Who has not felt that sinking feeling when a car makes a loud, grinding noise? You sit there, you worry about the engine, and…

Some people fear the worst when their battery light flickers on. They assume the entire electrical system has failed, or the engine is toast.…

The first time I opened an alternator, I felt lost. It is a dense mess of wire and metal, and the tiny parts are…

While your truck might feel like a beast, the alternator is just a small, bolted part that gives up sometimes. It happens to the…

You know that feeling when your car starts making a weird noise, and your heart sinks into your stomach. It ruins your day, but…