Unfortunately, alternators can malfunction or break down over time, putting a damper on your travels. So, if you’re a car owner, it’s essential to be aware of the signs of a faulty alternator ...

Once the engine is up and running, the alternator takes over, powering your car's electrical system and recharging the battery while the engine is running. From headlights to windshield wipers, the ...

Your garden variety automotive alternator is ripe for repurposing as is, but with a little modification, it can actually be used as a surprisingly powerful brushless motor. Looking to demonstrate ...

He converted a car alternator to operate as a brushless motor. We’ve covered projects using this sort of conversion before. Our own [Jenny List] even wrote a tutorial on it. [Robert ...

Car batteries typically last between three to six years, sometimes even longer. This is because charge cycles and high ...

Car repairs can put a serious dent in your budget, and some are costlier than others. We break down the priciest auto repairs ...

Don't let a dead battery ruin your morning—keep one of these portable jump starters handy. We tested 6 of them to determine ...

Sunroof is increasingly becoming a popular and high-in-demand feature in modern cars, even in the mass market segment, ...

Q: I was given a 2008 Saturn Outlook. The previous owners could not charge the battery, even after they tried two alternators ...

If possible, let the engine with the dead car battery run for 30 minutes to allow the alternator to charge the battery until you can get to a service station for a full charge. It may be a good ...

Q. I own a 2019 Acura AWD MDX that was bought new. This model MDX is subject to a major recall related to possible engine defects with the crankshaft and bearings. When I arrived for the ...

The YouTube channel has sourced an F140, the engine that first made waves in the Enzo supercar, to realize the V12 F40 that ...