Top Shelf Truck Parts Club: Mitsubishi Electric Heavy Duty Alternator

The Top Shelf Truck Parts Club is back in time to recommend the highest quality truck parts when you need them the most – during the heart of winter. During winter you can't skimp out on quality and a reliable electric system is a must-have. Otherwise, you could find yourself in a truck-down situation out in the cold for who knows how long, and nobody wants that.

One of the biggest players in your electrical system is your truck's alternator. The alternator is key in transferring power to all of your truck's electrical needs once the battery and the starter have successfully started the engine. With frequent starts and stops as well as increasing demand from other electrical applications from your trucks, having a reliable alternator maintains use and comfort for those long drives.

Is my alternator failing?

If you have a cheap alternator or it hasn't been replaced in a long time, then some of the below symptoms would start to show. Here are the warning signs of a failing alternator:

Dead Battery

It's easy to blame a dead battery on the battery itself but that's not always the case. In common cases, the alternator can cause the battery to drain quicker because it's failing to recharge the battery as the vehicle is in use. So if you find yourself replacing your battery, it's a best practice to check the alternator at the same time.

Stalling Starts

In order to start any vehicle you need electricity. In order for the fuel to burn the fuel in the tank, spark plugs need to be started up, and those sparks are provided by the alternator. So if the vehicle can get started but winds up failing soon after, it's probably your alternator's inability to keep everything going.

Other Electrical Failures

The lights and radio flickering in your vehicle aren't caused by a ghost I'm sorry to say. These devices are powered consistently by the alternator, so if you're getting a dull performance from these applications than the fault lies with your alternator and not anything of a spectral or spiritual nature.

The Mitsubishi Electric HD A160 Alternator

The answer to your alternator woes is this high quality offering from Mitsubishi Electric. The Diamond Gard Heavy Duty Alternator provides the perfect balance to your vehicle's electrical system while providing the perfect balance between power and reliability - but don't just take our word for it.

Top Shelf Features

The Mitsubishi Alternator has premier features that rival every heavy-duty alternator in the trucking industry. Its power exceeds 160 amps at road speed and 110 amps at engine idle, keeping your truck and all of its features working optimally when going in and out of motion. This alternator also includes Remote Sense in its standard equipment, meaning the optimal amount of electricity needed will be pumping into your vehicle's applications at all times. All of these benefits lead to best in class fuel efficiency.

Worry-Free Installation

The A160 Alternator is one of the lightest alternators in the industry, weighing in at just about 20 pounds. It doesn't require a wiring harness modification and can replace any type of wiring system from 2 to 5. Not only that, but it fits any truck that features a PAD-Mount for its alternator.

Incredible Warranty

The biggest leg that Mitsubishi Electric has on the competition is it's ironclad warranty program. These alternators are designed to last one million miles and carry a 3-year unlimited mile warranty. While they don't expect you to have issues with your alternator, should any issue occur you'll be backed up with a brand new replacement from the top shelf – nothing from the remanufactured end of the aisle.

Where Can I Get One?

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