The longevity of a STARTER MOTOR varies per vehicle, but the factory starter should last roughly 100,000 miles. Starting to leak motor oil from the cylinder block or engine gasket is one factor that might cause your engine to die prematurely. If you detect one or more of the following symptoms of a faulty starter, come to the store right away so they can fix it.
Clicking Before Ignition: The starter will occasionally give them a sign that it is faulty. This normally occurs before the engine starts. The most typical sound produced by a defective starter is a clicking noise. A whirring sound can also be produced by a dying starter.
Completely Dead Engine: The starter supports the transfer of air and fuel into the chamber, allowing the engine to start and run. A fully dead engine indicates that the starting motors have failed.
Lights that are Working: Check the lights on their car to confirm this. If you have a dead engine and no lights, the fault is most likely with the battery or alternator rather than the starter. If the lights do not turn on, the battery or alternator is not supplying enough electricity.
Smoke and Burning Odors: If your starting motor has failed, no amount of effort will be sufficient to start the engine. Instead, it will merely exhaust the starting motor, resulting in heat and burning scents from the engine.