As the title states my voltage drops a bit to much with just a small load so I'm thinking it just needs a new bolt on regulator for the alternator, right?

The problem: car starting slower than normal and battery dieing easier, even with a new battery.

Test: Voltage at battery with car running at idle, just fan and radio on, 13.5V, with previous and parking lights, 13.0V, with previous and headlights, 12.5V. I didn't try revving it up, but this is a bad regulator correct?

How long does it normally take for the bearings on it to wear out?

Thanks,

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