From the early 1960s through 1974, Chrysler provided the buying public with a hardy, reliable, low-amp charging system that required minimal upkeep. The pre-1970 Mopars were equipped with a ...

The alternator is a device that keeps your car's electrical system running once the engine is on. It's essentially a small generator that converts mechanical energy into electricity, bolted to the ...

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018-2020 D4000, D4005, D4500, D4505 and D45CRTLE buses manufactured with electric cooling fans (E-fan) for the radiator and charge air cooler, Borg ...

Production cars began using alternators in the 1960s. As part of the electrical system, alternators made it possible for cars to use higher voltage, and led the way to the modern car charging system.

In the early muscle-car days, an alternator capable of 60 amps was considered more than enough to handle the meager electrical demands of a point-triggered ignition system, a 20-amp defroster fan, and ...

There has been a dramatic rise in demand for electrical energy, especially in light vehicles, as mechanical functions are replaced by electronic systems to increase fuel mileage, reliability, and ...

A faulty alternator not only makes the safe operation of a car impossible but can significantly damage the entire vehicle. For instance, faults in the electrical part of the alternator lead to severe ...

If you have a bad alternator, chances are you’d never recognize the problem in the winter when it’s cold. But the problem will show up pretty fast once the weather warms up and electrical loads ...

Yes, in most cases you should replace your car's serpentine belt when replacing the alternator. It's just much simpler to do ...