Periodic dimming of dash and headlights led me to throw a multimeter on the car. Readings were taken at the battery terminals after a 40min commute. At idle with zero accessories it reads 13.55v; with the headlights on high, flashers, a/c, fan, stereo all on it fluctuates between 11.8 and 12.2. With car off the battery reads 12.7. Mileage is 71k.
Is a new alternator in my future? It appears that the battery is only discharging under the most extreme (though not unusual) of loads. So perhaps I have a few days of careful motoring before being MIA?
Bill Jenkins appears to have one, F6RZ-10346-BBRM1, for $146.18; which is a great price from what I've read.
Thoughts, opinions? Thanks!
