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The Caliber was not produced in 1998.Caliber rims would not fit a Ram.
The alternator itself will cost somewhere between $40 - $140 depending on where you get it and whether you get a new or rebuilt one. Labor should be under an hour.
underneath the alternator on most Dodge V8 engines underneath the alternator on most Dodge V8 engines
The alternator on a 1993 Dodge is regulated by the engine computer. You would have to find an aftermarket regulator and follow it's wiring schematic.The alternator on a 1993 Dodge is regulated by the engine computer. You would have to find an aftermarket regulator and follow it's wiring schematic.
It is built into the alternator. I would just replace the alternator.
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Any vehicle comes from the factory with an alternator that is big enough for it. If you have added things to the vehicle that draw more current and it will fit, it will not hurt anything. Cost would be the only other factor.
Probably the alternator.
Could be the alternator has failed.
You can use synthetic, conventional, or synthetic blend. All are acceptable in a Dodge Caliber.
That would happen if the alternator is over or under charging.
Only when it fails. 250,000 miles would be average.