The main functions of an alternator are to generate electricity for the electrical components of the vehicle and to charge its battery. The alternator produces this electrical energy by converting mechanical energy. If you were to try and start your … Read more
The alternator is what your car battery depends on to stay charged. With all the electrical components which exist in vehicles these days, you would never be able to supply energy to all of them with just the battery power … Read more
A jump start involves taking the power from a separate car’s battery and transferring it to another car with a bad battery. That way, the car will be able to power on the motor and then crank over the engine. … Read more
It can be a terrible feeling to be away from home and have your car engine not start up. If no one is around to give you a jump start or you don’t have AAA coverage, then you have to … Read more
If you live in the northern hemisphere of the world then you are probably used to cold weather. This coldness can have an effect on your ability to start up your vehicle for a variety of reasons. For one thing, … Read more
Have you ever noticed that your engine can be hard to start sometimes? This problem is known to happen more frequently when it’s cold outside. Starting Problems (Hot vs Cold Temperatures) Well, there are various reasons why engines have trouble … Read more
We have all been in situations with our cars when we try to start up the engine, but the car won’t start. This doesn’t mean the engine is faulty, but rather the battery or the alternator is having problems. But … Read more