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shew01 · 06-16-2020, 04:22 PM

I’m greasing the car, and Les Andrews’ book indicates that a generator should be oiled. The generator on my car was replaced with an alternator by the previous owner.

Does an alternator need to be oiled?

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Bill G · 06-16-2020, 04:27 PM

Good question. My alternator does not have any oiling points and none of of the several cars that I have owned in the last 40+ years with an alternator have ever needed oiling, so I would say no. I guess you should look at it to make sure, though.

Gary WA · 06-16-2020, 04:57 PM

No alternator yes generator

chrs1961815 · 06-16-2020, 07:48 PM

I think alternators have sealed bearings so none is needed.

rotorwrench · 06-17-2020, 08:26 AM

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The bearings generally outlast the brushes and diodes.

06-16-2020, 04:22 PM	#1
shew01 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Roanoke, VA USA Posts: 1,908	Does an alternator need oiled? I’m greasing the car, and Les Andrews’ book indicates that a generator should be oiled. The generator on my car was replaced with an alternator by the previous owner. Does an alternator need to be oiled? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-16-2020, 04:27 PM	#2
Bill G Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 1,045	Re: Does an alternator need oiled? Good question. My alternator does not have any oiling points and none of of the several cars that I have owned in the last 40+ years with an alternator have ever needed oiling, so I would say no. I guess you should look at it to make sure, though.

06-16-2020, 04:57 PM	#3
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,104	Re: Does an alternator need oiled? No alternator yes generator __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

06-16-2020, 07:48 PM	#4
chrs1961815 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Spring Grove, Illinois Posts: 1,371	Re: Does an alternator need oiled? I think alternators have sealed bearings so none is needed. __________________ "The more things change, the more they stay the same."

06-17-2020, 08:26 AM	#5
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,431	Re: Does an alternator need oiled? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The bearings generally outlast the brushes and diodes.