Exploring the Lifespan of Alternators A Journey of Understanding

I would've thought an alternator would last longer than that? ... Anyway, new brushes/regulator and a new battery should mean a long life for this ... Originally Posted by outback1313 My 1992 Accord has 200K miles and is still on original alternator. Go figure! My 2006 Civic has 117k miles ... Answered by Alan Ross. The alternator bearings should not fail at that type of mileage. In fact it is rare for the bearing to fail at all. We ... Medium duty vehicles, like F- and E-350s have a heavier duty alternator that should last 200,000 to 250,000 miles, generally speaking. That ... I think that if I had been the vehicle operator for the past 1.5 years, then the alternator would have reached 330k miles before replacement. Sometimes they last the life of the car. It's unusual to have to replace them more than once. Fast Eddie fixing and breaking cars for over 50 ... Your alternator is a vital piece of your car's starting system. In this video, we'll help you learn all about the signs of a bad alternator ... If I do just need to run the car more frequently, how long should I run it to let the alternator charge the battery? posted by porpoise to ... Alternators typically last about 7 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km). Your alternator's lifespan depends on the quality of the part, ... Just how often should an alternator be replaced? There is no set service interval for alternators. Its lifespan has generally affected the ...