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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.
1,402 Questions
How do you change a thermostat on a 1997 Pontiac Grand Am?
Should be located in a removable housing at the engine end of the upper radiator hose Drain about 1 gallon of coolant from radiator
Remove housing
Make note how thermostat is installed
Clean both surfaces
Replace thermostat and gasket
Re-fill coolant slowly to prevent an air lock
Start engine and look for leaks
Run engine to normal operating temperature with heater on
Re-check coolant level
if its a rotten egg smell its probably the cat if its loud volume look for a blown gasket or a hole in the pipes
Where is the cabin filter located on a 2004 Kia Sorento?
Purchase a Purolator Cabin Filter. It comes with complete directions.
Do fuel filters leak when clogged?
no they don't leak unless you have a bad connection at the line. If you have any doubts about it being clogged just change it. they only cost a few dollars and almost always make your car run a little better!
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.
The timing may be off, have it checked at a mechanic
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.
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
