Car Smells
Car smells include gaseous odor, excessive smoke or even steam – all of which indicate a potential problem with your car. Usually, smells are one of the first signs of potential car trouble.
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RdrshIf the car runs fine while driving and cuts off ONLY when you are idling (foot completely off the gas pedal and RPM's at idle...
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Bardahl,s STOP LEAK WITH THE PELLETS is the best stop leak I have ever used,I have had it seal water pumps which is tough.Best of...
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A bad idle is caused by a problem with fuel or spark these are two different systems, both with multiple components. Let�s look...
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The leaks could start from anywhere due to wind blowing through the engine compartment while driving. Try to trace the source and...
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Heater core is possible, coolant could be leaking externally onto engine and giving off that smell. Ruptured, cracked or...
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Answerdon't work too hard you can do this by taking ONLY the main mounting bolts for the dash til the dash is "loose" (screws on...
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More details would help. Sounds to me like your engine is running with fouled plugs during idle. Hope This Helps, EzForJesus * If...
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White smoke = Coolant entering the combustion chamber. STOP driving this car until this is repaired or you will destroy this...
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May be separate problems. A small fuel leak in the engine may be the source of the 2 scents. A coolant leak may be the source...
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That happened to me I lit a match, chucked it in and hoped for the best.... :D (ended up calling fire brigade)B. The gas smell...
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Could be many things. Can't say exactly what. But, here are a few things I would check. Do you have trees in the area you park...
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Possibly, a misfortunate cat sleeping under the hood. This bang is probably a loose engine mounting bolt. The noise is probley...
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i have a 2000 ford expedition, min did the same thing....twice. first time had a bad O2 sensor replaced that ran fine. second...
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Smell of Gas Here is advice and input: Using a good flashlight start at the tank check the tank and all fuel lines carefully...
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The metal exhaust pipes are coated with oil to prevent corrosion before sale. It should have stopped smelling withing 10 or 20 km...
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leave your windows down as much as you can if you can take out the object it spilled on and wash it if not clean the best you can...
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Sounds like the catalatic converter is either pluging up or starting to fail. Either way if this is the problem it will either...
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its right in the front middle of the engine/ unscrew the bolt and pull it strait up/ if it gets stuck in the hole you will have...
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No, but I think I know what you might be smelling. There are two types of refrigerant used by automotive manufactures. The...
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Because your burning your clutch.
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If it is leaking it is always bad, and you will most of the time have a sweet smell. There is sometimes a film on your windshield.
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could be oil burn off from the leak Or during repair, the relative dripped oil on the motor, and the excess is burning off...
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Be sure there isn't a fuel leak that you may be mistaken for it coming out the exhaust pipe. Is it there when the car is off? ...
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AnswerThose pesky kids! Or maybe you should pack a different lunch? Seriously though, buy some Febreze for a start --a product...
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AnswerREMOVAL:1) Remove the plastic belt routing diagram (there is a bolt underneath if I remember correctly)(yep, 8mm).2) Using...
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Answerit would have 2 b a exaust leak or the little hose going 2 your breather element isn't attached properly Answercould...
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There are a couple of ways to do this. The best way is to take it to an auto detail shop where they will (should) have the...
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You have been driving to fast for two long or have just braked hard recently Answer Is your emergency break on?...
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No regulation made by the alternator and an eccessive current charge the battery .. Your battery is possibly burning at this...
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AnswerHave you seen the Weather Lately or what!!!! well well guys this is truly bcoz yav left your sun roof unclosed. would you...
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Yes! You have a leaking heater core. The fix is to have it replaced. Have your cooling system flushed, and refilled with a 50/50...
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when changing the oil sometimes oil can be spilled on the engine block. as your engine heats up it causes this smell. it is...
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The fuel to air mixture is too rich. To fully answer your question I would need to know what kind of car, make, model, year. Is...
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AnswerThe smell that you are getting is a result of your fuel jets are blocked with a foreign body, check your fuel jets....
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Put charcoal bricks or lemon rind in the trunk to get rid of the stench. Also, remove the rotten bananas. then use baking soda,...
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- A week ago I had the same problem. I took it to two places before they discovered the problem: I had a plastic bag melting on...
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Most likely a clogged drain that drains A/C evaporator condensation.
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could be a leaking oilpan .the wind blows the smoke away while driving and when you slow down it goes away leaving the...
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The answer is yes, it can.
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Leaking fuel filter or fuel filter connections; Plugged, dirty or poorly connected fuel injector(s).
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Engine compartment gas leak. Repair immediately. ...
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It smells sweet -- of pancake syrup. Or celery seed...
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antifreeze kina smells like that check under car for fluid when you smell it Spark plug or coil wire(s) making contact with...
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If your vehicle has air conditioning the smell could be caused by build up of bacteria on the heater matrix and in the vents, as...
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If you have a small oil leak that gets a little oil on the exhaust manifold, it will cause a strong odor. Steam clean or pressure...
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If its just the smell from the vapors then you should be able to roll down the widows and leave them open for a while and the...
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The oil pressure switch is UNDER the alternator bracket, and you pretty much have to remove the alternator to get at it. If you...
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Many people associate the smell of antifreeze with an overheated engine. The only reason we do that is because we certainly smell...
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It's probably better to take out the entire carpet and replace it. However, after taking organic chemistry while in college,...
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Sounds like the psiton rings are shot causing gas to mix with your...
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I don't think there is a problem. New cars have paints and coatings on the parts for shipping. When the car gets hot, these...
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I'm having the same problem. Seems to me it's something in the engine wiring harness. It happened once and my daughter played...
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use a coathanger to clean out the ac drain. It is a hose coming from inside the vehicle on the passengers side near the firewall...
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must have a small leak...
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if your vehicle has air conditioning the smell could be caused by build up of bacteria on the heater matrix and in the vents, as...
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1 Leak in fuel feed or vent line 2 Evapourative emissions system canister clogged ? ( veh model,make,equiped ) 3 Vapour...
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I've been trying to find this out too (for a mark III Golf). The smell's more noticeable in heavy traffic, I sometimes see smoke...
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Gas leak http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?UseCase=S001&UserAction=viewSimpleDiagInfo&Parameters=info i am...
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could be steam from a leak caused by the accident in the coolant system or smoke from a transmission cooler leak they are both up...
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Other then to say stay out of it you cannot do anything, even time will remove the smell. New car smell is partly due to the...
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SOUNDS LIKE THE BUSHINGS IN THE BLOWER MOTOR Check your heater core...it may be dried out. This can cause a rotten egg...
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Likely it is the clips on the fuel venting system under the hood. This is a common problem that all Sportages will eventually...
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where is the airbag sending unit for when yoy hit somone in the front where is that module for the airbag in the front. "If you...
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Unbolt them from the floor. First remove the plastic covers (they pop off) then remove the four bolts holding the seat down....
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yes ! very much so it is a mixture of chemicals and it can cause dizziness or worse, more permanent effects. it is some times...
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Bad smells in the aircon is usually caused by bacteria. You can buy special air con sprays that kill off moulds and bacterias...
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or it could be worn valve stem seals. which causes a little bit of oil to build up on the valves when you shut the engine off or...
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What do you call "complete"? Did you remove the seats from the vehicle and the carpet? What dose it smell like? Dose it smell...
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I would think you have a rotten/broken leaking vapor recovery line that runs from the neck of gas tank and goes to the charcoal...
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you have a small fuel leak on the line on top of the engine or the intake. Check it soon ... it can be...
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Wipe the excess off and wait for the rest to burn off. if you have driven vehicle since you submitted question, u have...
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Ball up tons of newspaper. It will take a while, but the newspaper will absorb the odors. There are also scent killers that...
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http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?UseCase=S001&UserAction=viewSimpleDiagInfo&Parameters=info
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Here are a few causes of fuel odor, regardless of the year or make of the car or truck: leak in fuel feed or vent line. tank...
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Faulty radiator cooling fan switch or circuit; Worn or damaged cooling fan motor or circuit; Broken, missing, or defective fan...
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There is a fuel leak. http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?UseCase=S001&UserAction=viewSimpleDiagInfo&Parameters=info
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The sulpher smell comes from the interior of the catalytic converter on the exhaust line. The collision with the snow bank...
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The Smell Would Not Indicate Any Trouble. If It Doesn`t Seem To Make A Strange Noise Or Steer Differently It Should Be OK. I...
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AnswerIt is not recommended to drop the pan and remove the filter to do this because you will actually only be able to remove and...
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the catylist coverter is shot
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Try neutralizing it with a baking soda and water solution then vacuum it out with a wet vac and let it completely air-dry....
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Rinsing it out or waiting for it to dissipate may be the only options. Rent a steam cleaner and using an odor neutralizing soap...
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It may be similar as my 2003 escort ..so try to look for it . From your passenger seat look behind the blower motor housing...
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There is a fuel leak in the engine compartment. Have a mechanic look at the engine.
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The smell can come from the catalytic convertor in your car's exhaust system. There is a product on the market that you add to...
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One possibility is that your sensor is bad...
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I'm going to assume that the rotors you have are brand new, and from the factory, rotors are coated with an oil/protectant to...
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This is not your average timing belt replacement due to being a double overhead cam that is also an interferance fit.First remove...
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Saturns are known for consuming a bit more oil than other cars,that is a slight blue smoke. A white smoke is considered...
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The black plastic grille AROUND the fog lamp can be removed without tools. The grille is about 4 inches high and about 14 inches...
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The smell should go away on its own within a week ... if not, there is some unremoved shampoo in the carpet underpadding. It too...
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Possibly a problem with one of your belts?
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engine smoking indicates overheatingdue to low coolant and/or oil if it shutdown because of overheating you may have already...
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AnswerI have never smelled coolant that smelled like fish. It usually smells sweet. I suggest you do a complete coolant system...
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What is the location of OD Button of Camary Car?
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Click on the link to your right for the answer. Because of a gas leak?????? Leaking fuel filter or fuel filter...
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