So you are driving along and all the sudden you smell
something out of the ordinary. You didn’t leave any food in the car and its not
you so…. It must be the car! Here is our guide to decoding those smells that come
from your vehicle.
IF IT SMELLS LIKE...
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IT COULD MEAN...
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BURNING CARPET
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The drive belts could be slipping or it could indicate misplaced
loose hoses rubbing against rotating accessory drive pulleys.
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ROTTEN EGGS
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This is likely a problem with your catalytic converter, either
having to
do with the transfer of sulfur dioxide or indicating a poorly running engine. Have it checked out; this could cause your vehicle to overheat. |
SWEET SYRUP
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Leaking engine coolant. DO NOT open the radiator cap while
it's hot.
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GASOLINE
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Any smell of fuel can mean a fire hazard--give this smell
immediate
attention. If it smells like gasoline, that's likely (but not always) what's leaking. |
BURNING RUBBER
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This might indicate a problem with your brakes. You should
have your vehicle checked out immediately.
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