What does the starter look like on a 1990 Chevy lumina?

The starter on a 1990 Chevy Lumina is a fairly standard-looking automotive starter motor. It's generally a cylindrical unit, likely around 8-10 inches long, with a bolt pattern on its mounting face to attach it to the engine block. It'll have several heavy-gauge wires connected to it – one large positive cable from the battery, one smaller wire likely for the starter solenoid, and possibly a ground wire.

However, you can't get a precise visual without knowing the engine size (2.5L, 3.1L, or possibly a V6). The exact size, bolt pattern, and some other small details might differ slightly depending on the engine.

To get a good idea of what to expect, I strongly recommend:

* Searching online for "1990 Chevy Lumina [engine size] starter motor" on image search engines like Google Images, Bing Images, or DuckDuckGo Images. This will show you actual photos of the starter for your specific engine.

* Consulting a repair manual for your 1990 Chevy Lumina. A Haynes or Chilton manual will have diagrams and photos that will show you exactly where the starter is located and what it looks like.

Looking at pictures is much more reliable than a general description.