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You’re out for a drive, but suddenly your radio malfunctions, cabin lights dim, and your dashboard warning light flickers on. When multiple electrical accessories fail at once, your alternator is likely the culprit. While your car can run briefly on battery power alone, continuing to drive with a bad alternator is both dangerous and expensive. […]
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When your car won’t start, it’s reasonable to blame it on the battery. However, what if your alternator or starter is the cause? Let’s review the differences between starter, alternator, and battery problems to help you make quick work of the diagnosis and repair so you can get back on the road.
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Just like your muscles get stiff in the cold, the fluids in your engine become “stiff” as they thicken. These thicker fluids need to warm up to flow through your engine efficiently. In extremely cold weather (usually defined as below -15 ˚C), your alternator may drain more energy from the battery than usual to start […]
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If your car doesn’t start, is it the battery, the alternator, or the starter that is to blame? Because an automobile’s systems are so integrated, figuring out which component is causing your problem can be difficult. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how each of these components works, what can go wrong, and how to […]
