Chieftain Main Shell Inc 215 West Main Street, Logan, OH 43138 - (740) 385-9924 - Old Fashioned Service . . . With New Technology Alternator 0 seconds of 25 seconds Animation Video Overview Did You Know? You've probably noticed a bunch of warning lights on your dash when you start your engine. They flash on to test the circuits and then go off if everything's OK. One of the warning lights looks like a car battery. Its job is to tell you if your battery's not charging properly. You know that your battery stores electricity – enough to start your engine and get you moving. But that's about it – you can only get a few miles in Logan on battery power alone. You need an alternator to generate enough electricity to run your engine and power your electrical accessories like the stereo, power seats, heater fan, on-board computers, and so on. On top of that, the alternator needs to recharge your battery. So when your alternator isn't working properly, there isn't enough electricity for all of those things. When your alternator fails, you aren't going very far. So why would your alternator not work? Usually they've simply worn out. Alternators are driven by your serpentine belt and spin 2 to 3 times faster than the engine – that's a lot of work. The bearings wear out, as do the cooper wire coils and magnets that generate the electricity. There's no sense in hobbling along with an alternator that's not working properly. It will fail at some point and leave you stranded. Get a bad alternator replaced as soon as you can. Your Logan Ohio service technician at Chieftain Main Shell Inc will install an alternator that meets your manufacturer's specifications. Some folks use a lot of additional electrical gizmos in the vehicle, like computers, DVD players, power inverters and such or may regularly tow a camp trailer that's battery recharges as you drive. If that sounds like you, talk with your Logan service advisor at Chieftain Main Shell Inc about upgrading to a more heavy duty alternator to meet your needs. Home Car Browser Repair Air Bags (SRS) Air Conditioning Alternator Axles Battery Check Engine Light Disc Brakes Drum Brakes EVAP Exhaust Forced Induction Fuel Pump Headlamps MAF Sensor Shocks and Struts Suspension Tire Pressure Monitoring System Water Pump Wheel Bearings Preventive Maintenance Articles Share Contact Us Admin Login