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Car Smells – Problems Ahead?

1/30/2020

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​6 Smells from Your Car That Could Mean Trouble!

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1.  Rubber Burning - That burnt rubber smell might indicate that your drive belts are slipping or perhaps one of the many hoses is rubbing up against a moving part.
Caution: Be careful when reaching in to the engine area when it’s hot.
 
2.  Oil - Oil can emanate a smell when it gets hot.  If you smell hot oil you might have an oil leak that is dripping onto the manifold our exhaust system.  To check for a leak, look for smoke coming from the engine area or oil drippings on your driveway.
Caution: When checking for an oil leak make sure your engine is off. Be careful when reaching in to the engine area when it’s hot.

3.  Gas - If you smell gas around your car you probably have a gas leak from a gas line, gas tank or a faulty fuel injector.
Caution: Gas is flammable get immediate attention!  Also, gas leaks can damage your driveway!
 
4. Sweet Smelling Syrup - A sweet smelling odor usually coolant leaking from your cooling system.
Caution: Never open your radiator cap or remove radiator hoses when the engine is hot!
 
5.  Burning fabric or Carpet Smell - If you smell something that resembles burning fabric or carpet it could be trouble with your brakes. 
Caution: Always get brake issues checked!
 
6.  Rotten Eggs or Sulfur Smell - Typically, your catalytic converter is not working properly if you smell rotten eggs or sulfur. 
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​If you experience any of the smells when driving your car its best to get it checked out ASAP!
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1/30/2020 10:48:46 am

Great article found in Belmont!

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