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 ...

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 ...

This Volvo D16 engine has a state-of-the-art pad-type mount for the alternator. It also has an automatic tensioner. The electrical system’s heart is the alternator, and understanding its limitations ...