Does a 95 Oldsmobile cutlass ciera with a 3300 v-6 need the alternator to start it?

Yes, a 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera with a 3.3L V6 engine needs a functioning alternator to start. The alternator charges the battery while the engine is running, but if the battery is fully charged, the car can start without the alternator working. However, once the engine is running, it will rely on the alternator for electrical power and to keep the battery charged. If the alternator fails while driving, the vehicle may eventually lose power and stall.