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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 get an old barn smell out of your car?
Vacuum thoroughly and then sprinkle coffee grounds on the carpets. Let sit for a couple of days and vacuum again. Works for most musty smells.
1997 Ford Explorer foggy windows and smell antifreeze?
You have a leak in the heater core.
The heater core is the only place that radiator water enters the truck cab, and both foggy windows and antifreeze odor are common indicators.
You have to replace the seal/gasket between the fuel pomp and tank
Well, one reason could be driving with the parking brake on. that fits the symptoms.
Why does your new Honda Civic smell like skunk?
probably the catalytic converter- or you child is smoking in the car
What does burning antifreeze smell like?
To my re-collection, anti freeze will have an oder such as camphor. I haven't really had the opportunity to burn anti freeze or the experience of leakage on a hot engine or manifold. Hey, someone may have a better answer or a different type of smell.
Possible that the ac compressor is locking up.
What is the cause of a rubber or plastic smell coming from a heater in a 2000 cavalier?
I've been trying to find this out too (for a mark III Golf). The smell's more noticeable in heavy traffic, I sometimes see smoke coming out of the air vents when the air's not switched on, and find condensation on the windscreen.
It seems to be a problem with the cooling system. The coolant leaks onto the engine where it's burnt off. Maybe the heater core?
Why does your Chevy cavalier's oil smell like gas?
I drove my 97 Chevy cavalier for a while knowing that I had a leaking injector. One morning she wouldn't start. so I did what I thought would be most logical. changed the fuel filter and the leaking injector but she still wouldn't start; I cranked it so many times, I killed the battery. While the battery is being charged I checked my oil and found it full with gas. After some research it became necessary to change the fuel pressure regulator even after that, the car was so flooded I had to take the plugs out and crank it few times to get the fuel out, unfortunately for me it still did not start, so I gave up and sent it to a mechanic; there was so much fuel around the exhaust the mechanic had to remove the exhaust pipes wash them of and put them back to get her started. I changed the oil twice immediately after. So I would say that gas in oil is definitely caused by a leaking injector or fuel pressure regulator. Could there be other reasons? most likely yes but these are worth considering.
Your BMW z3 has a fuel smell in car?
Check your gas cap to see if it is on right. I had that once and it was my gas cap not being on right.
How can you remove the smell of TCP antiseptic from the upholstery and carpets in your car?
Rinsing it out or waiting for it to dissipate may be the only options. Rent a steam cleaner and using an odor neutralizing soap go over the carpets and upholstery a few times and that may do the trick. leave windows open or steam clean
How can you remove the smell of malt vinegar which spilled onto the car's interior carpet?
Try neutralizing it with a baking soda and water solution then vacuum it out with a wet vac and let it completely air-dry.
Hope this helps!
How long will it take to replace the head gasket on a 2001 Nissan Sentra GXE?
My 2001 Nissan Sentra GXE has a blown head gasket. My mechanic is quoting me $700 for labor plus parts (total in the $1200 range). Based on his hourly rate of $90 per hour, he must be planning on about 8 hours. Of course that's for an experienced professional. I'm sure if I were to do it myself (assuming I had the ability) it would take much longer.
Why do my farts smell like rotten veg?
If your farts smell like rotten vegetables, it has to do with your diet. Although it varies from person to person, it can take as long as 53 hours to totally digest food.
How do you relieve fuel pressure from a Pontiac Grand Am?
Take out the fuel pump fuse and then start the car until it cuts off on its own.
After it does cut off, the system is relieved of pressure.
There is a screeching noise coming from the car,could it be a belt?
you have a small cat stuck under your car
What should you do if there is a gas leak in your home?
leave the house as it could be a harmful gs which could knock you unconcious.carbon monoxide is and example of a harmful gas.call in an expert to fix the leak before re-entering the house.
What does it mean when you smell gas in your car?
You probably over-filled your gas tank and the smell is the excess coming out the vent. Or, you could have a leak/rip/tear in a gas line somewhere, in which case you're driving a bomb on wheels that could blow at any moment. Don't smoke near the car and take it in to a mechanic if the smell doesn't go away after a couple days of driving.
Please help Check engine light came on and notice a gas odor?
Check your gas cap. If the tank does not build pressure, it trips a sensor and the check engine light will come on. The gas smell is the fumes that should have created the pressure.
Sounds like your oxygen sensor may be out.
