The starter on my '96 Ford Taurus died in September of 2006. How long should I expect my brand new starter to last? I drive daily, but not far from home and average maybe 5-10 car ignition starts per day. Last year was the first time I ever had a starter go on a car, so I'm just trying to find out how long they last usually. Thanks for your help.
2007-01-30 13:37:44 · 8 answers · asked by JerseyJeff84 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
about 6000 to 7000 clean starts - when it gets cranky cut it in half. don't touch the throttle pedal wile cranking. if you feel the need to (or) its stumbling on acceleration you need to use some zippo lighter fluid to clean the throttle plate.
2007-01-30 13:51:43 · answer #1 · answered by rasco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got a 91 Chevy truck with 200,000 miles, I've put two starters on. But I go through front brakes like crazy.
2007-01-30 13:44:59 · answer #2 · answered by djm749 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's just that you had a bad starter. it's an electrical component with a life span that is not detectable. since it's been changed, you should have no problems with the new one.
2007-01-30 13:43:23 · answer #3 · answered by HONDALUVA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
normally about 100,000 miles - but it varies depending on how often you start the car - I would guess yours would be around 50 to 70 K
2007-01-30 13:54:01 · answer #4 · answered by boogie2510 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10 years or better
2007-01-30 13:43:49 · answer #5 · answered by tryintohelp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just replaced one that was 5.5 years old.
2014-08-11 10:14:18 · answer #6 · answered by streetman4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just changed mine today, (first time), with 146,000 on the clock.
2015-09-21 10:41:37 · answer #7 · answered by dak970 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is hard to say, new parts can go bad, but you should be good for awhile.
2007-01-30 13:44:47 · answer #8 · answered by dusty k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋