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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.

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How long can you drive a 96 q45 infiniti with spark plug problems?

As long as you want. The longer you drive it, the more damage you can do to certain parts such as the catylitic converter. Not to mention you are wasting gas. Get it fixed as soon as you can.

Why did Stanleys apartment smell of burning rubber and foot odor?

Stanleys apartment smell of burning rubber and foot odor because

his dad is trying to envent something

Could old coolant cause a car to smell like a dead animal?

I don't think so. Probably your cabin air filter is dirty or the air duct is partially clogged with old leaves and decomposing stuff - that's what happens to me. It might even be a dead animal that crawled up into the engine and died! Anyway, I keep my cabin air filter changed and I use some of the recipes from the following webpage to keep the inside of the car smelling good.

2003 Chevy cavalier spark plug diagram?

A wiring plug diagram for 2003 Chevy Cavalier spark plug wires is located in the service manual. The Manual can be bought from an auto parts, the dealer, or some libraries.

Should you rebuild your Cadillac ht4100 engine or put a new engine in it?

oh please replace the entire engine I tried it and ran into too many problems, had to take out engine 3x`s to keep readjusting something or another. AND you cannot get a crank kit for that engine..they sell them but they don`t work. (I have been a mechanic for 25 yrs)

Why would a 1994 Chevy Caviler's air conditioner blow fog with the cold air and smell of coolant?

heater core leak...or hose to heater core... a manual will help with diagnosis and repair, and a shop manual should be available at the local library in the reference section, make copies of the right pages, good luck...:)

What could be causing a Glue gun-like smell in cabin of your 1992 Honda Accord LX?

Over time debris and other things can collect near the heater core, its possible that something small and plastic has fallen down through the defrost vents and gets hot when the vehicle is running. You may need to disassemble the heater and remove the items and perhaps vacuum it out.

1999 Olds Intrigue 3.5 When you start your car after sitting 10-15 minutes it starts like it is flooded I do not smell gas at the engine but rich exhaust fumes What would cause this?

I have seen this problem before. It sounds like it could be the fuel pressure regulator. They are typically located on the fuel rail. If your car is blowing black smoke and missing and is hard to start, that is a good indication that it might be the problem. You can test this by getting a fuel pressure tester and hooking it to the fuel port on the fuel rail. Turn on the key (do not start) and it will build pressure. If the pressure drops off, it may be the fuel pressure regulator. It's a cheap and simple fix. A vacuum line and a bolt is all that holds them in.

How do you remove dog smells from a car?

Other than getting it professionally detailed, you can rent a carpet/upholstery cleaner, purchase a soap used for pet ordors. If the ordors are not so bad, Fabreeze* works pretty good. If you transport your dog in your car and want to protect the interior from ordors, put down a large towel or blanket before allowing him to ride.

Why does your ford f-150 smell like coolant inside?

Your heater core might be leaking - stick your fingers under the front edge of the carpet on the passenger side and see if they get wet from the coolant ( CAUTION : DON'T LICK YOUR FINGERS AFTERWARDS ! )

When should you check for evidence of gas fumes on your vessel?

Before starting the engine, ALWAYS

If you don't the accumulation of fuel fumes may cause a big boom resulting in the loss of life and vessel

What could be the problem with a 2001 22 L Sunfire that has a burnt oil smell at startup and idle but no smoke in the exhaust and an increase in coolant temp of approx 10 degrees?

You probably have an oil leak somewhere around the top of the engine. Valve cover gasket, leaking head gasket. When the engine warms up, it cooks it off and you smell it. http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?UseCase=S001&UserAction=viewSimpleDiagInfo&Parameters=info

Why would my car smell like gas when the air is running?

I have the same problem on my ford taurus please help

Your 2005 impala is not quite over heating but the temp gauge rises close to the hot mark Then you constantly smell antifreeze what could be wrong Please help?

You smell antifreeze because you are overheating. Check your water level in your cooling system to make sure it is full. You may need to replace your thermostat or rdiator cap to fix the over heating problem.You may also have to check your radiator fan to make sure it is working properly.

2005 ford expedition gas smell on start up and sometimes at idle no leak detected on fuel rails or spots on ground?

Engine on

Clear 3/8 hose

Clean nose

Put the hose on the spark plug and Then smell one by one

If you find one

Take it out and then you see the bottom of the spark plug

It's not even

Put new one or use the old one make sure it's clean and tight

DOS how I find out

rdrmiguel1975@aol.com

What do polecats smell like?

Skunks. That's pretty much what they are.

My 1994 dodge ram pickup truckkeeps backfiring and dying and you can smell gas what's wrong with it?

There are code readers for pre-96 vehicles, possibly even get free scan at auto parts store. My guess is if you smell gas, then it's running rich. It could be sensor related like O2 sensor/MAP sensor/MAF sensor along those lines. Or mechanical, like a fuel pressure regulator or loose injectors...

Why does breath smells like poop?

A dirty mouth and unbrushed teeth could be a good reason, trya good teeth and tongue brushing then gargle some mouth wash.

SOOOO wrong.. I have a problem with my breath..it destroys all aspects of my life mentally socially and physically. I constantly floss, brush use pH balanced mouthwashes.. Breath assure, gum mints anything..sprays baking soda peroxide... There can be many other factors. Post nasal drip, tonsil stones, diet, liver and kidney issues... disease.. It is horrible and so sad that people just assume we don't brush our teeth.

Why would my 2001 Ford Focus smell like burning oil after a quick stop?

If you locked your wheels and slid, you burnt your tires and that will smell like burnt oil, since they ARE petroleum products.