Why does my diesel exhaust smell bad?
There are a couple of things than can cause a sulfur smell to be emitted with your exhaust gases. The only other likely cause for the sulfur smell, barring fuel quality, is either too much fuel being wasted and burning off in the catalytic converter or a clogged catalytic converter that releases too much sulfur.
What does TDI smell like?
A thing I noticed about the new TDI is that they dont have a diesel smell… Its smells a bit more like propane (witch isn’t as pleasant as diesel).
Why does my diesel car smell like rotten eggs?
Your car smells like sulfur, that awful rotten egg smell. This is a sure sign of serious mechanical problems. There is a tiny amount of sulfur in the form of hydrogen sulfide within the gas in your fuel tank. Normally, driving will convert it into sulfur dioxide.
What does AdBlue smell like?
AdBlue is a trade name for carbonyl diamide and is a solution of 32% urea in water. It is a colourless, odourless (perhaps a faint smell of ammonia) mild alkali.
Why does my TDI smell like gas exhaust?
Are you sure it’s exhaust from your car that you smell? If you have a TDI and it smells like gas exhaust, it might be the car in front of you and the smell is being pulled in the outside air intake for the climate system.
What kind of ECU does a VW Jetta have?
Below, we’ll explore some of the most proven aftermarket parts available for these loveable little TDI’s. The quickest, easiest way to wake up the ALH 1.9L TDI diesel in ’99-’03 Jettas is to reprogram the ECU. Big names in the tuning game for these cars are Kerma TDI, Malone Tuning, Rocket Chip Performance and TD Tuning.
Why does my 2010 Golf GTD smell like gas?
2010 Golf GTD (170) CBBB, 5 Door, Shadow Blue (P6/D5Q), Flat Tyre Indicator, Basic Protection Pack + VCDS. Are you sure it’s exhaust from your car that you smell? If you have a TDI and it smells like gas exhaust, it might be the car in front of you and the smell is being pulled in the outside air intake for the climate system.
Is there an aftermarket for a VW Jetta?
Luckily, a vibrant aftermarket exists for TDI’s. In fact, over the past 15-20 years of playing with these cars, so many parts combinations have been tested that—for all intents and purposes—ALH Jetta performance has been nailed down to a science.