alternator

Example Sentences

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He can change a transmission, replace an alternator, diagnose the weird sounds and, in his free time, he is restoring a 1938 Packard Six initially purchased brand new by his great-grandparents.

From Seattle Times

For instance, a broken alternator on my car once drained my emergency fund, but at least I was able to avoid going into debt to cover the expense.

From Seattle Times

“Something happened to the alternator, right on the first leg of the trip, so we ended up pushing the van all the way to El Salvador,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Only one major issue popped up throughout their road trip when the crank bolt came loose and the alternator stopped charging three hours into the drive.

From Washington Times

A few days later, a customer was yelling at Garcia about an alternator when he got a call from his father’s doctor saying the hospital needed to remove his father from life support.

From Washington Post