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 ...

If the car battery keeps dying, your problem might actually be the alternator instead. By learning how to test a car alternator, you can figure out what’s going on, so it can be quickly fixed. In this ...

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 ...

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 ...

Are you having trouble understanding the output ratings of your alternator? You are not alone. Many people find it hard to grasp the technical details of this crucial component of the automotive ...

Introduced in August 1964, Ford's first-generation Model 1G alternator was a real step up in reliability and current output compared to the old-school generators it replaced. Originally available in ...

Alternators, or alternating current generators, have been standard equipment in cars and light trucks since the early ’60’s. Alternators replaced D.C. generators because they produce better current at ...

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, ...