Over the past few years, we have run across some teams who, for the goal of attaining maximum power, chose to run without an alternator. We started thinking about that and decided to see if there were ...

Master your alternator and regulator testing skills Knowing how to test your alternator and voltage regulator with a multimeter can save you from costly repairs and roadside breakdowns. With the right ...

Alternators typically last between 80,000 and 150,000 miles, or seven to ten years, but lifespan can be shortened by extreme temperatures, short trips, and poor battery care. Warning signs of trouble ...