Powerhouse Durability Unveiling the Life Expectancy of Alternators

Alternators can last for a long time, but problems can occur that decrease ... Fortunately, even without a working alternator, the car should still function until ... 290.000 miles when I changed the brushes. 94' Camry L4, 820'000 kms (~509'000 miles) 95' Camry V6, 294 ... While vehicle batteries can last most drivers between 3-5 years, how long does the alternator last? An alternator can last longer, up to 100,000 ... Pulling large loads, high heat conditions, even how often you start the engine all affect alternator life. IMO, 135K is a reasonable amount of ... explaining how an alternator works in basic terms. Then we'll talk about some things you should never do to your alternator TCCN Automotive ... If you hear your vehicle struggle to start, your alternator may be giving up. So, how long do alternators last? Most mechanics will give you a ... 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. Originally Posted by outback1313 My 1992 Accord has 200K miles and is still on original alternator. Go figure! My 2006 Civic has 117k miles ... It's totally up to you but unless it's a real pain to change I'd leave in the original. Alternators seem to last a lot better over the past 30- ... 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 ...