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Alternator OEM KIA or OEM BMW
I have a 2013 Soul !. Got it about 2 years ago. Very reliable, only had one issue and that was the alternator going out on me a few weeks ago. 182k miles on it. It doesn\u2019t consume oil at the same pace others mention. It does currently idle a little rough, but Not terribly.
Pros: very reliable
Cons: rough idle
Vehicle:
Kia Soul
Mileage: 182000 km
Paid $1,214 out the door. Alternator... No experience with cars and don\u2019t feel comfortable installing myself. Based off local availability, I can\u2019t imagine an option I would\u2019ve been happier with. Of course it\u2019s overpriced, but I can justify the spend based off how seamless the experience was.
Pros: seamless experience
Cons: overpriced
Vehicle:
BMW
The alternator on my 2019 Forte failed.
I bought a used one with 20k miles on it, an new idler and tensioner pulley for around $350. Installed it all myself.
Pros: bought used alternator
Cons: alternator failed
Vehicle:
Kia
Mileage: 32187 km
Had the same issue a few months back. Put in a new alternator and it’s been perfect since.
Pros: perfect since
Vehicle:
BMW
You need to try using a OEM REMAN or OEM NEW alternator. Aftermarket items can really affect BSD.
Pros: affects BSD
Cons: aftermarket items
Vehicle:
BMW
My 540i at 141k started eating me alive, Alternator blew up
Cons: alternator failure
Vehicle:
BMW
Mileage: 141000 km
I would suggest the genuine Kia one, or a professional grade like NAPA's top line or an AC-Delco. I would avoid anything that says "USA Industries" or "Duralast" on it, based on personal experience. In our shop we have had nearly 100% failure rates with those brands.
Pros: genuine Kia, AC-Delco, NAPA
Cons: USA Industries, Duralast
Vehicle:
Kia Optima
Part number: 3730038400RU
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