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 ...

Diesel engine generators are critical for providing reliable power, especially in industries or regions with unstable electricity supply. At the heart of these generators lies the DC alternator, which ...

An alternator is a key component in a vehicle’s electrical system. It is responsible for generating power to keep the battery charged and powering the electrical components of the car. If your vehicle ...

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 ...

My 2010 Buick Lucerne has been giving me problems lately. A couple months ago it wouldn’t start. The battery was nearly dead. Since it was still the original battery I think, I replaced the battery ...

In the world of heavy-duty equipment, applications can vary far more than in the standard light vehicle world. Think about it: how many consumers specify the output of such components as starters and ...

It seems that the biggest growing segment of add-on performance parts for early muscle cars is electrical components. Electric fuel pumps, alternators, fans, megawatt stereos, and other amenities all ...

The buildup of a four-wheel adventure vehicle will probably include the installation of trail and performance accessories such as a recovery winch, high intensity lights, a 1,000 watt stereo system, a ...

When it comes time for your 5.0 Mustang’s alternator to buy the farm, you don’t have to settle for the corner store rebuild. Buying a rebuilt alternator from a chain store is often hit and miss, ...