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Car Smells Questions

Total questions: 357

What cause rotten egg smell on 1998 dodge caravan?
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Why does the air filter smell like gas?
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On a Pontiac Grand Am V6 3.1L why would the check engine light come on and the car jerk and there be a burnt rubber smell?
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Why brand new pads and rotors lock up and start to smoke very bad almost to a fire?
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88 406sb pontiac trans am gta after the engine is warmed up and i get into the higher rpms it lets out bluish white smoke and smells kind of like fresh oil do you have an idea of what this might be?
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How can you remove the smell of TCP antiseptic from the upholstery and carpets in your car?
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Why would an engine smoke and smell like burning rubber?
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Why would the antifreeze in your car smell like fish?
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Why when you go up long steep hills your car almost smells like brakes but not quite 2002 eclipse 63000 miles and you only smell it going up hills?
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Why would white smoke a gas smell and shaking of a vehicle occur all at the same time?
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Why do I smell gas from engine?
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How do you remove a carpet shampoo odor from a car interior that has been just detailed the carpet is now completely dry?
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What is the cause of a rubber or plastic smell coming from a heater in a 2000 cavalier?
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Is it possible to inhale antifreeze fumes through a cars vents for example when you turn on the AC?
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Bought a new 2006 KIA Sportage Ex and after driving it a short distance it smells like metal burning What is causing that?
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What does it mean if your car has a gas smell coming from the AC or heater?
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Why does white smoke from exhaust smells like gas?
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How can I get rid of the gas smell in my minivan An open gas container was in the vehicle for about 20 minutes but no gas spilled. I've tried odor removing sprays but they don't touch it.?
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What would cause exhaust to come out the tail and from underneath the car and smells a bit like gas thanks?
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What is the reason for a burning smell in the alternator?
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Why would a 91 cutlass cierra smell like maple syrup when the heat or defrost is on?
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What is wrong when it smells like oil is burning on a 1997 Park Avenue?
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What might cause a strange smell like mold and rotten fruit to come from the AC vents on your 2002 honda CRV and how could I go about fixing it?
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What would cause a burnt smell from the rear of a 2001 Chrysler 300M whenever you stop?
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What would be causing a 1997 Saturn SC2 to make a grinding and squealing sound while the car is driving and the smell of buring plastic when the front brakes check out fine?
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Why would the inside of your car smell like gas when it is parked?
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Power steering pump is making noise like it is low on fluid Smelled like it was burned Pumped it out a few times and the problem did not go away Bad pump or something else Still have a whine when turn?
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How do you get musty mildew odor out of trunk from wet clothes?
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If you smell rotten eggs all around how do you get rid of the nasty smell?
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How do you remove the AC vents on a 1999 Toyota Avalon to get rid of a stale cigarette smell that is coming out of them or otherwise get rid of the smell?
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Why does your engine smell like gas after you turn the car off but you do not see any leaks?
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Why does a 2002 grand prix gtp have a sour odor coming from air vents when vents are on and off is there a fresh air vent filter on this model and if so where is it?
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Need to find a detailed diagram of a steering column assembly for a 1964 Impala and where you can get replacement parts for the steering column specifically the horn spring and steering wheel spring?
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No tail pipe?
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What does it mean when a car smokes from the tail pipe?
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Can the exhaust odor coming from the vent be dangerous?
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What might cause a musty smell in a 1998 VW Passat?
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You have white smoke and heavy fumes when your car warms up there is no oil in water and visa versa its a bmw 750il you done an oil change which you put in 10x40 oil 7 quarts which you were told that?
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What causes oil to smell like gas?
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Why would a burning wood smell come out of your tail pipe?
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I Just bought used car it sat in a garage for almost 1 yr it has a smell not sure if its musty or maybe old perfume any idea how to get rid of it i cleaned it from top to bottom still there help?
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1989 chevy sprint burning oil?
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Why does you car smell of rubber and smoke come from tyre when on a hill waiting in traffic?
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What could be causing a strong musty smell in a 1997 Pontiac sunfire that seems worse after rain or after being closed up for several days but no leak or wetness has ever been discovered?
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Why would your car smoke out of the tailpipe when you press the gas?
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What causes a burnt rubber smell from a 2000 Chrysler Neon?
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Why does smoke come from the front tire?
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Why is there a gas smell under the hood of my Tacoma after having the head gasket replaced The mechanic said it was because the exhaust manifold is cracked but there is a smell of gas not exhaust?
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What is it if you smell a burning smell coming from the exhaust?
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Why do your 2000 mercury mountaineer smells like something is burning sometimes?
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Why does the inside of the 2003 Ford Taur smell like urine when you turn the heat on?
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Your car hit a pothole and there was a loud thump then a bad sewer smell in the car with no leaking or smoke evident so is there something wrong?
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Is it possible for an Chrysler 300 Touring Car to emit the smell of urine thru the ac-heater vents even if the car's parked in a public lot but always with windows closed?
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Brand new 2006 Lexus RX330 burn off smell from day 1 still very strong after 2k miles specially in stop and go traffic idling and in your enclosed garage dealer says this is normal should you worry?
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What would cause a 1994 Saturn SL2 to have constant excess white exhaust while still working fine?
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What causes fume-like smells inside a Ford Tempo?
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How do you change the exhaust manifold gasket on and 02 Escort zx2?
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You recently put an air intake system on your 1988 chevy short box now everytime it idle's while the heat or ac is on it smells like gas When you take the air intake system off the smell goes away?
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2006 Subaru Tribeca sometimes has strong varnish smell in passenger cabin when car started?
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Why do you get a strong gasoline odor that comes and goes?
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What could be the source of a burning smell from your trucks AC after its warmed up?
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Why is your punto engine smoking?
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What causes an alcohol smell inside the car when idling or stopped at intersections while heating or cooling?
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How can you remove a catsmell that appears when you turn on the AC in a 3500 Chevy Van?
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Your 99 honda civic cat clogged up so you gutted it now smells really bad is this to be expected with a honda?
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On a 1999 Dodge Caravan why would the fan for the engine constantly keep running?
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Why would you smell antifreeze after a van is running when the heater gauge is normal and there are no puddles?
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Why do the new diesel engine exhaust fumes smell pleasant fresh and clean?
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How do i change gas filter on a 99 ford taurus?
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2000 sable idles rough and surges when cold?
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