The cost of replacing an alternator can range anywhere from $450 for an aftermarket alternator on an economy car (like a Honda Civic) to $2,200-plus for an OEM alternator on a luxury vehicle (like ...

Alternators are an essential component of any combustion engine, acting to continuously provide power to the car's electrical systems by recharging the onboard battery. Its parts are relatively simple ...

A car should be able to drive a few miles before the engine shuts off, provided you were paying attention when the alternator failed. The car's battery will have enough power to run the car's ...

How Long Do Alternators Last? Although some automotive parts have relatively predictable lifespans, estimating how long an alternator will last is more challenging. One can expect an alternator to ...

Most alternators can be purchased from auto parts stores for much less than an original equipment manufactured (OEM) replacement through the dealership, but the buyer must beware here.

What an alternator does and what to look for in a failing unit—plus, a simple test that can tell you if the alternator is sick or the battery is dying. By Eric Goeres Updated May 2, 2019 2:59 PM EDT ...

The humble automotive alternator hides an interesting secret. ... Why would someone want to hack parts for older cars into something that is not a car part? 1990 is a long time ago now.

When the car is running, the alternator should keep battery voltage between 13.5 and 14.5 volts to keep your car ... Many auto parts stores will remove and install your battery for you and recycle ...

When a car fails to start, most motorists look at the battery paying little attention to the alternator, writes Joseph Kato. Geoffrey Wanjala, a senior motor mechanic at Good Life Motor Garage on ...

Your alternator is arguably one of the most important parts of your engine. Usually found attached to the front of the block, it’s responsible for keeping your battery charged as you drive down ...

Dear Car Talk: I’m a former mechanic and I have a question for you. Some of your answers refer to alternators that have “died.” But as far as I know, you have never written about why they die.

Since replacing your engine's alternator can cost $100 to $500 or more in parts and around $300 to $800 in labor, there are things you can do to make it last.