Owning a car means taking care of it. When your car is properly maintained, you will notice that it can reliably take you anywhere. When you fail to give your car the service it deserves, you might face challenges. Several indicators show when a car needs service. One of them is any strange smell emanating from different car parts. Below is a list of the various clues that help you identify various car smells.
The smell of a burned rubber emanates from heating friction in the car drive belt. It can also be from leaking oil landing on a hot surface, causing the burned rubber smell, which may need an urgent mechanic's attention.
The burned carpet smell is very irritating, especially during summer. The origin of this unpleasant smell is the brakes. If you have recently used them extensively, this kind of smell can be due to pads overheating. The bad odor can also be as a result of worn brake pads. You may need to take your car to the mechanic for prompt attention and replacement of the brake pads if necessary.
The gym clothes smell, or that annoying locker room smell could be due to an air conditioning system. When the mildew grows in the AC evaporator, you will always smell it when it is running. Make sure to stop the air conditioning unit and try to run out the fan, drying the entire mildew. Sometimes a mechanic may also be needed to clean the entire system.
A syrup smell is sweet but also toxic. Consider checking the leaking fluid in your car. It may be coming from the intake manifold gasket or the heater. Other sources of the maple syrup scent are the radiator cap or the radiator itself.
The exhaust system is the source of the irritating rotten egg odor. The likely case here is the hydrogen sulfide concentration that has failed to convert to sulfur dioxide. The system can only be looked at by a very sharp mechanic.
At Camelback Ford, we value high customer satisfaction. That's why our certified Ford technicians work hard to service and repair your car to its best condition. If you notice such unusual smells in your car, contact us or visit our dealership for diagnosing or servicing of any strange car smells
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