How Often Should a Car's Motor Be Replaced?

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StColton
07/29/25 6:36pm
Car motors do not need to be replaced unless they malfunction or become damaged. The motor, also known as the starter motor, is quite durable, as is the idle motor. If a car's motor is damaged, it should be replaced promptly to avoid affecting the vehicle's startup. Common causes of motor damage include: short circuits in the stator winding, damaged commutator segments, short circuits caused by brush dust, or partial short circuits in the armature. The idle motor is a component that controls the idle speed of the vehicle, installed on the throttle body to regulate the idle speed. If the idle motor fails or is damaged, the engine's idle performance under various conditions may be affected, leading to unstable idle operation, engine shaking, uneven speed, or intermittent stalling.
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