How come you can smell fuel coming in heating vents in a 1996 Chevy cavalier?
There is probably a fuel leak somewhere. You should have a professional check it out ASAP. There is a possibility of a fire if left alone.
More than a handful is more fun.
Anything softball sized or bigger is excellent.
How long does it take to replace a head gasket?
if a small gasket crack is suspected then it may be possible to fix by using
a bottle of Bar's Head Gasket Repair. It is a permanent repair and only costs
around $10-$12. Much easier than breaking down to the head gasket.
What do you do when you smell fumes?
If you smell fumes, you should get out of the room, car, or house. Opening windows will help get rid of the smell.
How do you test for exhaust fumes in the coolant?
You need a special tester called a block check. You fill it with a special fluid and then
use it to suck fumes out of the radiator . if the fluid turns yellow it means there is exhaust gasses in the coolant.
What is it if you smell a burning smell coming from the exhaust?
You may be burning oil.
EDIT: This is a very vague question. Did you recently get exhaust work done? if not, you should first check to see if there are any lights on the dashboard that have recently come on. If not, check your spark plugs for wear. Any unburned fuel exiting the engine will pool in your catalytic converter and cause a chemical reaction to the platinum catalyst, which in turn will cause it to become VERY HOT. (when I say very hot, i mean White HOT.)
so, to follow up. Exhaust work will leave a burning smell from gasket sealer as it heats up for a couple of weeks following. If there are lights on the dashboard, it means that one of the O2 sensors has malfunctioned and you are not getting a correct mixture of oxygen and fuel in the engine for combustion. If there are no lights on and your spark plugs are worn and burned, it means that escaping unburned fuel on the exhaust stroke of the engine is causing the catalytic converter to become overheated. Other than that. I will need more information. Hope this helps.
A leak could potential cause the issue you describe and still keep the engine from overheating. I would suggest having the cooling system pressure tested for leaks and having any leaks repaired.
Why is there a burning rubber smell and noise from front end of 1997 ford explorer xlt 4x4?
Check your Serpentine Belt and pulleys. The Serpentine Belt maybe in need of replacement.
Leaking, clogged, or incorrectly installed power steering hose; Leaking or damaged power steering pump (reservoir); Transmission fluid loss from leaking transmission seal (at firewall).
White exhaust Smoke could also be from: Worn or broken piston rings; Cracked or brittle valve stem seals allowing oil to enter combustion chamber; Rich fuel injector; Plugged or damaged pcv valve; Worn or scored cylinder block (engine); Worn or damaged piston; Worn valve guides.
The vent tubes in your dash are cracked wich is part of the problem ,second you hAVE A OIL LEAK.
The timing may be off, have it checked at a mechanic
How does silk smell after burning?
It should smell a little like burning paper, the same with rayon. If it's polyester, it will melt. Wool will smell like burnt hair.
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 stopped at idol. this is burnt offon startup or when you takeoff.
Why is there A burning smell is coming from under the hood of my mazada mp3 with white smoke?
white smoke = Leaking water (anti-freeze) head gasket, bad water pump... cracked block... p blue smoke = burning oil i would suggest a leaking head gasket
Where is the thermostat in a 1998 Mazda 323?
Look at the engine end of the upper radiator hose in a removable housing
What are more puns like this smells like updog in here whats updog not much you?
"I got bit by a matterdaddy"
"Whats a matterdaddy?"
"Nothing daughter/son"
You turn on the heat and the air smells funny it kind of smells like glue what could cause this?
What would cause a 96 Tahoe to smell like gas when it is not even running?
A gas leak somewhere. Check the injectors and make sure the cap is on tight.
Why does gas smell like rotten eggs?
Because the smell is added so it can be detected. If natural gas smells like rotten eggs then it contains H2S or hydrogen sulfide. Actually the smell associated with rotten eggs is hydrogen sulfide, so hydrogen sulfide does not smell like rotten eggs, rotten eggs smell like hydrogen sulfide.