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How much does a Alternator Repair cost?

On average, the cost for a Oldsmobile 98 Alternator Repair is $239 with $99 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1994 Oldsmobile 98V6-3.8LService typeAlternator RepairEstimate$508.36Shop/Dealer Price$596.79 - $853.15
1991 Oldsmobile 98V6-3.8LService typeAlternator RepairEstimate$465.95Shop/Dealer Price$547.77 - $789.12
1996 Oldsmobile 98V6-3.8LService typeAlternator RepairEstimate$548.95Shop/Dealer Price$651.55 - $955.16
1992 Oldsmobile 98V6-3.8LService typeAlternator RepairEstimate$483.85Shop/Dealer Price$570.17 - $824.96
1994 Oldsmobile 98V6-3.8L TurboService typeAlternator RepairEstimate$483.85Shop/Dealer Price$571.65 - $827.54
1992 Oldsmobile 98V6-3.8L TurboService typeAlternator RepairEstimate$483.85Shop/Dealer Price$570.31 - $825.21
1995 Oldsmobile 98V6-3.8LService typeAlternator RepairEstimate$564.45Shop/Dealer Price$670.94 - $986.19
1993 Oldsmobile 98V6-3.8L TurboService typeAlternator RepairEstimate$483.85Shop/Dealer Price$570.17 - $824.96
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How does an alternator help your car run?

The alternator is the component that charges the battery in your car. When you use electrical components in your car (stereo, lights, etc.), the battery loses power. The alternator recharges the battery, replenishing the lost battery power. The alternator is located in the engine compartment. If the alternator is not working properly, your car will only stay running for as long as the battery has power stored. Once the battery loses power, your car will not start. Normally, a malfunctioning alternator will turn on the battery warning light or will have a low volt gauge reading.

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Before repairing the alternator:

The mechanic should check the entire charging system before installing a new alternator, including checking battery cables for corrosion and the condition of the battery.

Steps when replacing an alternator:

  • Inspect entire charging system (battery, cables, alternator).
  • Inspect the drive belts.
  • Test alternator output.
  • Remove and replace alternator if found to be faulty.
  • Re-test alternator output.

Our recommendation for alternator replacements:

Ask your mechanic to inspect the condition of the charging system during every major service. The mechanic should also clean and tighten the battery cables during every major service.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Alternator?

  • Dead battery or battery will not hold a charge.
  • Dim lights.
  • Battery warning light is on.

Why repairing your alternator is important:

Your alternator charges your battery, which powers the electronics in your vehicle, such as the radio and the air conditioning. The battery is also needed to turn on your vehicle. A malfunctioning alternator will not charge your car’s battery, and your vehicle will eventually run out of battery life and not be able to start.

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Joseph
34 years of experience
Oldsmobile 98 V6-3.8L - Car is not starting - McKinney, Texas
We have an old 1990 Oldsmobile that would not start. Joseph came out and found the problem quickly.

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Breck
21 years of experience
Oldsmobile 98 V6-3.8L - Oil Pressure Light is on - Houston, Texas
The mobile mechanic came. I must say I am impressed! He found my house. He and I started talking. He said he owned two Ninety Eights previously. He was there to look at my Oldsmobile Ninety Eight. He had two Oldsmobile Ninety Eight Touring Sedans. The ones he owned were from the 1987-1990 era. He was describing the floor shifters and they had and how much he liked Ninety Eights, Touring Sedans, and the Oldsmobile Eighty Eight LSS too. He talked about how a family member owned one and how he was fixing his. He talked in detail about the Touring Sedan and the things he loved. He asked me how long had I owned my Ninety Eight. I told him 2003. He told me how he become a mechanic and went to school for it and more. He got into the Ninety Eight and it would not start. He got out and disconnected the battery and rubbed the negative and positive battery terminals together. He reconnected them and the Ninety Eight started! The instrumentation then told him exactly what it was. There is a sensor at the bottom of the oil pan. He said by doing what he did with the terminals, it cleared the computer and reset it. We went underneath the car and he showed me the sensor. He said which one did you replace? I told him. He said you were on the right path. You know what you are doing. You need to replace this sensor and not the one you did. You can get the sensor and replace it because it is clear you know what you are doing and on the right path. He said you also need to replace your valve cover gaskets. They are leaking. I told him I will request him to come back and do that. I am not doing that even thought I can.

Manuel

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Manuel
10 years of experience
Oldsmobile 98 V8-7.5L - Brake fluid is leaking - Thomasville, North Carolina
Excellent and very detailed...Will use again and again!

Terry

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Terry
31 years of experience
Oldsmobile 98 V6-3.8L - Intake Manifold Gaskets - Tempe, Arizona
Terry was the best mechanic I've had. Instead of just fixing the problem and leaving he spent the extra time yo fix additional problems so the car would be in top shape.

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