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Bad Alternator or Dead Battery? Symptoms and How to Tell the Difference The battery starts the car; the alternator keeps it running and recharges the battery. When one fails the symptoms look alike, but a few simple checks tell them... White Smoke From the Exhaust: Causes and When It Is Serious Thin white vapor that disappears quickly on a cold morning is normal. Thick white smoke with a sweet smell that keeps coming is a sign of coolant burning in the... Squeaky or Grinding Brakes: Causes and What to Do Brakes are a safety system, and noise is their warning signal. A light squeal can be harmless, but grinding metal means the pads are gone and the rotors are bei... Tire Pressure Warning Light (TPMS) On: What to Do The tire pressure warning light usually means at least one tire is 25% or more below the recommended pressure. Cold weather is a common trigger, but a slow leak... Check Engine Light On: What It Means and What to Do A glowing check engine light does not always mean an expensive repair, but a flashing one means stop driving. Here is how to read the signal and the most common...