Why is there a smell coming from my exhaust?
If your exhaust has the distinct noxious smell of rotten eggs, sulfur, or sewer gas, it’s likely due to a damaged catalytic converter. When combustion happens in your engine, harmful gases like hydrogen sulfide (which contains sulfur) are created.
What does it mean when your exhaust smells like rotten eggs?
Rotten Egg Smell Coming from Car Vents A rotten egg smell in your car often indicates a malfunctioning part in the fuel system. If the catalytic converter, fuel filters, or fuel pressure sensors are worn out or damaged, a sulfur gas can leak out and make its way into your car’s cabin.
Why am I constantly smelling car exhaust fumes in my house?
Sometimes the reason for smelling strong exhaust fumes is because of poor window and door deals that have broken down over time. This may be the case with older vehicles. When this occurs, the seals are failing to keep out the exhaust fumes and instead they are leaking into the vehicle.
Why does my Toyota of Clermont car smell bad?
It could be from a hose, your radiator, or any other component of your cooling system. When you leak coolant your car has a harder time staying cool and preventing overheating, so if you notice this car smell bring your ride into Toyota of Clermont for service ASAP.
What’s the moldy smell from the air vents?
The next day when I drove the car there was a slight smell of vinegar from the air vents but the moldy odor was completely gone. After another day the vinegar smell was gone and there was no trace of the mold odor.
Why does my car have a bad gas smell?
This odor means you most likely have a leak in the fuel tank vent hose or a fuel injector line and your car is leaking gas (which remember, is harmful to inhale and VERY flammable). Plus, you’re wasting gas and blowing your fuel efficiency.
Why does my Camry have a mold smell?
The same smell thing happened to me on our Camry; shortly after a visit to a dealer for service. In my opinion the service worker checked the cabin filter and blew it off with shop air thru a shop air hose that had moisture in the system of the shop. Which created a mold type smell.