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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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Why do you smell burning rubber coming from engine?

Possibly a worn belt, seized/partially seized pulley (contacting serp. belt), worn belt tensioner or something melting to exhaust manifold.

What does crack smell like when burning?

Crack has a very sweet smell, like burnt marshmellows.

Why does a car smell of gas only when accelerating fast such as getting on a highway?

Because the engine need more gas to generate more power, but this is wrong, should not happen......, is a fuel injected car or uses a carburetor ????

What does it mean when your car heater smells like syrup?

Don't park under maple trees?

Maybe there's something on the heater core or in your vents.

Why does a smell like something is burning come through the vents for only a couple of minutes when the car is started in the morning?

The possible explanation for the smell may be that the heater core in the vehicle has a slight leak, therefore the smell of evaporating antifreeze will come through the vents until it is all dried up. Solution is to take the car to a garage and get the heater core replaced.

Car smells like burning plastic when driving?

Electrical problem... have a professional diagnose problem ASAP!!! If you do not fix, your car may have a fire!!!

What causes a gas smell in the trunk of a 66 mustang?

likely causes are the fuel sending gasket or the rubber gas filler. they are cheap to change out so i would suggest it. Next would likely be the tank itself.

Why does the inside of your car smell like gas fumes when you start your engine?

are you definitely sure it smells like gas? because sometimes your car can smell really bad, and that's caused by a petrol spill on the engine that gets burnt while you're driving. i think you should definitely get it checked out by a mechanic though, just incase its something serious.

How do you change the fuel injectors on a 2002 Hyundai accent?

Release pressure from fuel line by removing fuel pump fuse and attempting to turn engine over. It may start for a few seconds but will die shortly after. Undo any connectors or vacuum lines that are in the way. remove clips off back of injectors where it is connected to fuel rail. Remove fuel rail bolts and electrical connections. injectors should now pull out with a little effort..

Why would a 1990 Chevy Blazer blow white smoke with a strong smell after coming to a stop and resuming after driving downhill from a mountain?

White smoke means there's water or coolant mixing in with your fuel. Could mean a blown head gasket or intake manifold. Have the Blazer towed to a mechanic ASAP! The more you drive it like this, the more expensive the damage will be to repair.

Why would a car smell like asphalt when the air conditioner is on?

Most likely a clogged drain that drains A/C evaporator condensation.

If car is smoking from bottom drivers side and it smells like burnt rubber what is the problem?

Check to see if your exhaust pipes have picked up some road trash. Check on top of the catalytic converter, too.

Is it dangerous too smell coolant in your car?

Breathing fumes from antifreeze cannot be good for your health as antifreeze is poisonous. If you are smelling fumes in your car you probably have a heater core leak. I recommedn you have this repaired ASAP. The only fix for a leaking heater core is to replace it. A very labour intensive job that is quite expensive.

What is causing a Gas smell on 2003 Chevy Trailblazer?

Your differential-- It is burning and smells like propane gas. Put your nose by the front drivers fender well. If the smell is more prominent, that probably is what it is.

Report it to General Motors--1-800 2221020 and your nearest dealer.. They need to know. If this is not addressed, this is major bucks $$$$$$.

Why does a car engine smoke and smell?

It depends on what color of smoke and how it smells. The question is somewhat vague. However, if the smoke is white it is due to burning oil. Black is from burning gasoline. If the smoke is coming from the exhaust pipe then you either have leaking valves or oil is blowing past the piston rings, both are significant problems. If the smoke is coming from under the hood the most likely issue would be leaking valve covers or a leaking PCV valve. Hope this helps, if not give some specifics on the smoke and I can better help you.

Gas odor in your house why is that?

If you are smelling natural gas, you have a problem and should immediately call the gas company. They will come and check it out.

If you are smelling gasoline, then someone spilled some gasoline or something is not venting properly.

In either case, if the smell is strong, you might want to vacate the house and give the fire department a call to see if they can help.

What causes the air-filter on a 1994 Chevy silverado to smell like gas?

Throttle body injections (TBI) have what is callled a wet intake where the fuel is sprayed into the intake instead of the intake runners with port fuel injection. The fuel vaporizes and can make the air cleaner smell like gas.

Why does MY Honda 2004 CRV have burn smell or funny smell when i am driving?

The leading probable cause is that the catalytic converter is plugged or about to fail. Other than that, it could be several other things (e.g.: a dead animal in the engine compartment, etc).

Why does car exhaust smell good?

Different people like different things. Although the human sense of smell is not as developed as it is in many other species, it is important to us in our evolution and in our everyday lives now as well. I like the smell of gasoline if it is not strong. Some people find that the scent of skunk, if very faint, is not offensive and even mildly pleasant. You should generally avoid car exhaust though, since if it is too concentrated or you inhale it for too long, it could cause sickness or death.

Why does you car give off a smell of burnt oil through the heater?

your burning grease off the block most likely due to your engine overheating. look at your engine and see if its dirty if so clean it also change your cabin air filter that helps to.

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