Today my car died on me right as i got to the auto store to have them check it ,Why is my gauge dropping?

Question

I have a gauge that indicates where the battery life is wheater bad which is red and positive that is white . As i ride it drops when i push on the gas and it is hard to go if i come to a complete stop. I know that the battery is good and just had a oil change the car is a 1994 oldsmobile cutlass supreme.

Answer 1

your alternator is shot you need to get it replaced

Answer 2

Alternator would be the place to start looking.  Check the belt first.  

Answer 3

I'm just confirming the first answer to this that it is your alternator. My cousin's blazer did that to him. Good luck.

Answer 4

the Gage is for the power out put.if the batt is low it will read higher(white)until charged.(middle).and red indicating how much drain the lights cause if any.your altenator may be at fault.it maintains a charge for the battery

Answer 5

i think the starter you been drive it hard before this happen? i hope it's not the auto transmission  

Answer 6

Sounds like a bad alternator to me!