Other Car Systems

The next time your car won't start and you're cursing the battery, you might want to blame the alternator, too. This coconut-sized car part works with the battery to generate power for your vehicle.

By Josh Briggs & Kristen Hall-Geisler

Has your fuel gauge ever read "empty" when you know there are gallons left in your auto's tank? Learn all about how fuel gauges work and how to know when "Empty" means "No seriously get gas."

By Karim Nice

Wires fuses and connectors are the kind of thing in your car that you never think about, but they are essential. They're not just there to keep your radio and lights working! Learn why they are so important.

By Karim Nice

A car engine produces so much heat that there is an entire system in your car designed to cool the engine down to its ideal temperature and keep it there. But cooling systems serve other purposes too.

By Karim Nice

If you need a steady supply of power, you may be in the market for a deep cycle battery. But what is a deep cycle battery, and what makes it unique from a normal lead-acid car battery? Read on to find out!

How does the thermostat in a car's cooling system work? I had to test my thermostat today and was amazed as I watched it!

If the battery light stays on when you're driving your car, does that mean you need a new battery?

By Kristen Hall-Geisler