# How long do car parts last?

Typical lifespans and service intervals. Your owner's manual has the exact schedule for your car; these are the ranges most cars fall into.

## How long parts last

| Part | Typical life |
| --- | --- |
| [Alternators](/how-long/alternator) | 7-10 years |
| [Brake pads](/how-long/brake-pads) | 30,000-70,000 miles |
| [Brake rotors](/how-long/brake-rotors) | 30,000-70,000 miles |
| [Car batteries](/how-long/car-battery) | 3-5 years |
| [Catalytic converters](/how-long/catalytic-converter) | 10 years or more |
| [Fuel pump](/how-long/fuel-pump) | 100,000+ miles |
| [Hybrid batteries](/how-long/hybrid-battery) | 8-15 years |
| [Oxygen sensors](/how-long/oxygen-sensor) | 60,000-100,000+ miles |
| [Serpentine belt](/how-long/serpentine-belt) | 60,000-100,000 miles |
| [Shocks and struts](/how-long/shocks-and-struts) | 50,000-100,000 miles |
| [Car starter](/how-long/starter) | 100,000-150,000 miles |
| [Timing belt](/how-long/timing-belt) | 60,000-100,000 miles |
| [Tires](/how-long/tires) | 40,000-60,000 miles |
| [Transmissions](/how-long/transmission) | 150,000-200,000 miles |
| [Water pump](/how-long/water-pump) | 60,000-100,000 miles |
| [Wiper blades](/how-long/wiper-blades) | 6-12 months |

## Maintenance intervals

| Job | How often |
| --- | --- |
| [How often should you change your brake fluid](/how-often/change-brake-fluid) | Every 2-3 years |
| [How often should you change coolant](/how-often/change-coolant) | Every 30,000-100,000 miles |
| [How often should you change your oil](/how-often/change-oil) | Every 5,000-7,500 miles |
| [How often should you change your spark plugs](/how-often/change-spark-plugs) | 30,000-100,000 miles |
| [How often should you change your transmission fluid](/how-often/change-transmission-fluid) | 30,000-100,000 miles |
| [How often do you need a wheel alignment](/how-often/get-wheel-alignment) | Check every 1-2 years |
| [How often should you replace your air filter](/how-often/replace-air-filter) | Every 15,000-30,000 miles |
| [How often should you replace your cabin air filter](/how-often/replace-cabin-air-filter) | Every 15,000-30,000 miles |
| [How often should you rotate your tires](/how-often/rotate-tires) | Every 5,000-7,500 miles |

## Repair costs

- [AC compressor replacement cost](https://diagxcar.com/cost/ac-compressor-replacement): $900-$2,000
- [AC recharge cost](https://diagxcar.com/cost/ac-recharge): $150-$500
- [Alternator replacement cost](https://diagxcar.com/cost/alternator-replacement): $450-$1,100
- [Ball joint replacement cost](https://diagxcar.com/cost/ball-joint-replacement): $200-$650
- [Blower motor replacement cost](https://diagxcar.com/cost/blower-motor-replacement): $180-$500
- [Brake caliper replacement cost](https://diagxcar.com/cost/brake-caliper-replacement): $220-$550
- [Brake fluid change cost](https://diagxcar.com/cost/brake-fluid-change): $100-$220
- [Brake pad replacement cost](https://diagxcar.com/cost/brake-pad-replacement): $150-$400

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Source page: https://diagxcar.com/how-long
General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.