Alternator Facts (Failing Alternator)

March 19, 2023

If you notice that your headlights are flickering at night, that's something to pay attention to. While there could be many different things that could cause that problem, one possibility is your vehicle's alternator. The alternator takes mechanical energy from the engine and turns it into electr... More

The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)

February 12, 2023

There's nothing like that sinking feeling when you turn the key and nothing happens in your vehicle. A lot of us are quick to blame the battery. But it may instead be your alternator that's failing. Your battery supplies power to start your vehicle, but the alternator is what sends power when y... More

A Non-Starter (Alternator Problems in Cold Weather)

November 21, 2021

As the temperatures dip, we all know there could be problems starting our vehicles. After all, batteries can grow old and not hold a charge as well as when they were newer. Or starters can go bad. But there's one more component to keep an especially sharp eye on during winter: your alternator. T... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport Automotive Tips: Alternator

August 18, 2019

Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the vital electrical systems in your vehicle. Thats everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course there is the entertainment system, seat heaters, power windows and everything you plug into the p... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport Auto Maintenance Videos: Battery Testing

January 22, 2016

The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced when they are no longer able to hold a full charge. Batteries are a big ticket item for most Lockport drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. But a battery that cann... More

Battery Basics For Lockport

January 30, 2015

It's important for Lockport car owners to know battery basics. First, lets talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Illinois weather. Most Lockport auto owners think its cold weather because thats when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold SUV engine. Howeve... More