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Car Smells And What The Issues Could Be
Even the most diligent car owners can encounter problems with their cars. One issue that plagues and baffles many car owners is odd smells. Smells can start suddenly or appear gradually, sometimes even getting worse over time.
While a bad smell in your car can make even the shortest drive unpleasant, it can also indicate a hazardous underlying problem, including problems with the engine, radiator, and other major parts. The smell that you notice can provide insight into whether it's something you can correct on your own or visit a technician for.
Here, we provide some insight as to what odd smells coming your car could be indicating about your car's health.
Burned Rubber
The burning rubber smell is a classic foul odor. It can stem from several issues. One of the most frequent issues associated with a burning rubber smell is worn brakes. The brakes can easily wear down, especially if you don't stick to the service schedule recommended by the automaker. The brakes can also wear out from heavy use, such as constantly slamming on the brakes. Leaking oil that hits the exhaust pipe can also make your car smell like burning rubber.
Gym Clothes
Gym clothes or old socks are another common odor. The smell of damp clothes usually comes from a problem with excessive moisture in the car. The smell itself typically comes from a colony of mold, mildew, or bacteria. These pathogens can multiply quickly and make the smell worse. Circulating fresh air by turning on the car's a/c fan can get mold out of the a/c compressor and bring fresh, dry air into the vehicle.
Burned Carpet
This smell is also usually caused by brake trouble. The brake pads will create a pungent odor or burning carpet when they start to wear out or brake too hard while driving. A similar smell of burning paper is more likely caused by a worn clutch, which you should consider if your car is a manual.
Syrup
You may discover that this smell arises several minutes after starting the car and running the engine. It can also linger for a few minutes after the car is turned off. Either way, it may be due to leaking coolant fluid. Coolant fluid is essential for engine health, which means this issue should prompt a call to our service department.
Sulfer Or Rotten Eggs
A smell similar to rotten eggs can often suggest a problem in the engine or catalytic converter. The two work hand-in-hand, which means an issue with one, can also signal a problem with the other. This issue also needs a mechanic's attention.
Bad car smells should never be ignored. Contact us today for service and repairs.