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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 many miles should you drive a vehicle before you rotate the tires?
For Honda civic, it is 10,000 km.
10,000 KM...? i already drove 42,000 Km with my civic 2009 and the service center said its still ok.
6000 miles
Why does your new car smell like burning rubber?
My new car did not smell like burning rubber! When I had a gate smelling like burning rubber, a rubber belt was stuck and instead of turning with a piece of machinery, was caught. I would check the belts in the front of the car and look for one with a worn or burned place on it.
It could also be a wire or tube resting on an exhaust manifold or on an exhaust pipe.
What could it be car is sputtering and smells like burning wires?
Could also be that your car is running to hot (over heating). This can sometimes be mistaken for electrical wires being overloaded , and getting to hot. Check thermostat, and condition of coolant....
SOUNDS LIKE A BROKE TIMING BELT
Can a crack in a car manifold cause health problems?
if it is the exhaust manifold ,yes. if your breathing in those exhaust fumes you can get carbon monoxide poisoning
1. New gas cap. Plastic screw assembly to cap may be old/cracked. 2. Overfilling. There is a drain hole inside cab next to fuel filler tube. This can cause gas to stay inside housing until fumes evaporate. Need to check/repair. Fumes are EXPLOSIVE!
Why does your car shake when you press on the brakes when you go over 60?
Loose suspention is usually the cause of this but it also may be a loose wheel have you had any work done in the last fifty to onehundred miles?
What would cause a 1991 GMC Jimmy to smell like gasoline when there are no gas leaks?
The chances are good that you have a problem with your evaporative system, and need to replace the vapor canister, or some of your fuel lines are damaged or degenerated. They may not leak, but fumes can still escape. 91 is a little early for me, so I have no advice about actually fixing it. If you're a handy person, buy a good manual - Chilton or Haynes - and have a go! Hope this helps, Mr. Dog
A flat tire is one possibility
What is causing a blinking check engine light poor idle fuel smell in a 1997 Ford Aspire?
It could be a clogged of defective positive crankcase ventilation valve. The best way to find out is to have the code pulled from the computer. Many auto parts stores will do this for free.
Why when a girl squirts it smells like urine?
Mine does. But eveybody I know says it smells odorless so I'm not sure. Maybe I just pee all over my man haha(: but I don't hunk ts suppose to smell like pee if it does then it shouldn't be a strong smell just a lil
Why would you smell fuel when you turn on the heater?
May be separate problems. A small fuel leak in the engine may be the source of the 2 scents. A coolant leak may be the source of the poor heat and burning smell. Get it checked out before you have a serious problem. Next time you run the car, shut it off, lift the hood and try to smell where the source of raw fuel is, or any rising smoke.
How do you get the smell of gas out of your car?
Visit your mechanic. It is necessary for car owners to get a scheduled check on their vehicles. I suggest you keep a record of when to do what. You have to track when to change your car fluids and oil, when to clean your car filters, when to get it washed, and when to get professional detailing services for your car. A gas smell on your car is not something you can ignore. Aside from the fact that it might affect your health, there's a danger that something may be wrong on your vehicle. It is best to get it checked by a professional right away.
When you turn your car heater on it smells like a candle wax?
I don't know, but that's what my house smells like right now, and I'm a little concerned...anyway, I would suggest cleaning out your air conditioning/heating vents, or turning the heat down. The smell may be from your heating system overheating and melting the plastic of the vents..or just from dust or other crap in there.
What is the smell off antifreeze in a car and burning eyes?
possibly a leaking heater core look for antifreeze dripping into the interior of the vehicle. usually it is the core or hose connected to the heater core.
I have heard they hate the smell of peppermint oil and perhaps general garden mint.
I have just purchased a product called Ratty and the strong stench that gives off they must hate garlic as well !!
Why does a car smell like gas when its running it is also shaking and the brake does not feel right?
You have a vacuum leak. This causes the vehicle to run lean, therefore the engines fuel system is compensating by delivering more fuel. The brakes don't feel right as they have a vacuum booster that assists the driver (making it easier) to stop. Since you have a vacuum leak, the brakes are directly affected.
When trying to start the engine the car will smell like gas ... what is wrong?
In an older car, with a carburetor, the engine may be 'flooding'. This can be caused by the choke being stuck closed (clean with some Gumout); carburetor floats stuck (service call for most people); pumping the gas pedal excessively during starting; or fouled spark plugs / bad spark plug wires / bad distributor cap.
In any car built in the last 15 years or so, suspect bad spark plugs or perhaps a defective fuel injection system. A leaking fuel injector will also cause that problem. A defective engine computer could cause that problem or many other problems.
An antifreeze leak.
An antifreeze leak.
2000 sable idles rough and surges when cold?
Probably just a leaking intake gasket. When it's surging, try pressing downward (with most of your bodyweight) on the intake. If it settles out you need to replace the intake gasket.
How do you get rid of the musty smell after turning AC on in a 2004 Chevy Cavalier?
With your car off spray febreeze down defrost vent. A couple of misting squirts. Roll down your windows and start your car. Turn on air cond full blast. Stay away from vents or you will get blasted with febreeze.
How to get rid of the smell of rotten bananas in the trunk?
Put charcoal bricks or lemon rind in the trunk to get rid of the stench. Also, remove the rotten bananas. then use baking soda, or lemon juice in the smelly trunk. Also, there are some good spray car deoderants available at any auto store that will work. Also if you need to ripen bannanas put an apple in the bag with them. But don't do so with rotting bannanas.
The spray air freshener/car deodorants is by a company called Freshana. Get their AIRIA Air Purifier. Will get rid of the smell and do it safely.
Answer I had sour milk in my back seat...long story short, visit a car upholstery place and ask them to spray their enzyme spray over the cleaned area. It helped.
How do you get the smoke smell out of your car?
Febreze? Vamoose 1808T...there's nothing else like it!
Why does your BMW e61 530d smell of exhaust on startup then not at all?
i think you have to change the evacuation gallery.
