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Your alternator quietly does more than keep the battery topped up. It turns the engine’s rotation into a steady flow of ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. The alternator is a device that keeps your car’s electrical system running once the engine is on. It’s essentially ...

Disconnecting the battery while the engine is running isn't a valid test for alternator function and may damage sensitive electronic parts. Instead, use a common voltmeter and the following test ...

The charging system of your Chevy is a vital piece of the reliability puzzle, and if you’re relying on a crusty original alternator you might be on borrowed time. The fact of the matter is an original ...