Pop, Skip, Sputter: Your Complete Guide to Engine Misfires
What is an engine misfire, and what would cause an engine to misfire in the first place? Learn everything you need to know about misfiring engines in this guide.
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Are you in need of alternator repair services? Look no further than Firestone Complete Auto Care, where we offer a Complete Starting and Charging System Check that evaluates the health of your car alternator, starter, and battery. During a Complete Starting and Charging System Check, our experienced tire and auto service professionals will test how your battery, starter, and alternator perform at idle, during high RPMs, and under high loads.
If your car is exhibiting any of the following behaviors, you could be in need of an alternator repair or replacement. Signs of a potentially bad alternator include:
Check out our video to learn more about how alternators are tested, what alternators do and how to recognize common bad alternator signs that suggest it’s time for repair or a replacement.
If your car is having electrical problems with the car alternator, battery or starter, bring your car in to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care store. Our experienced tire and auto service professionals will inspect the components of your car’s electrical system. If something is wrong with your alternator, starter or battery, a Firestone technician will talk to you about the different options you have when it comes to replacing or repairing a bad alternator or starter.
Problems with vehicle starting or charging could be caused by a worn-out alternator, a dead battery or issues with the starter. Our auto and tire professionals can perform diagnostic tests to determine the cause of the problem and then let you know what auto repair services are available to fix that particular problem. When it comes to auto electrical repair services, we begin by checking the operating functions of key components that keep your vehicle’s electrical system running properly.
What is an engine misfire, and what would cause an engine to misfire in the first place? Learn everything you need to know about misfiring engines in this guide.
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