Why does my car exhaust smell like bleach?
Acidic smells may smell something like weak bleach or something a little more pungent. This can often be the result of a car that has been running hot and the tailpipe is burning something which has leaked into it. You should check your coolant levels and have your auto mechanic look for leaks.
Why is my exhaust pipe so rusty and corrosive?
Stainless pipes will last the life of the car however the junctions, especially the lowest one on the car, will rot anyway because corrosives collect there and moisture lingers. If you combine excessive movement with this you get a possible failed junction so it is very important to replace those inexpensive rubber hangars ( OE please!).
Why does my car have a strong exhaust smell?
If you notice a very strong exhaust smell in the car then you probably have a leak in the exhaust system. There may be a hole in the exhaust pipe, tailpipe, or muffler. You also may have worn down a part of the car interior which is letting the exhaust in. Check the door seals and the rear doors.
What kind of exhaust smell does a diesel engine have?
It’s a diesel. Diesel exhaust smells much stronger than the exhaust from a gasoline engine. You’ll also notice that the exhaust is darker, particularly on large trucks with powerful diesel engines.
Why is my exhaust pipe so rusty in my DeLorean?
The DeLorean DMC-12 had unpainted stainless steel body panels: As to why stainless steel exhaust pipes don’t seem to make economical sense, I don’t know, but there are aftermarket parts.
Why is the exhaust pipe on my car so rusty?
Various reasons: It is close to the ground – where you have water, salt, grit etc. It is typically not made of rustproof metals, but is considered a consumable, with portions like the catalytic converter being relatively short lived, so spending lots extra to protect it would be pointless.
If you notice a very strong exhaust smell in the car then you probably have a leak in the exhaust system. There may be a hole in the exhaust pipe, tailpipe, or muffler. You also may have worn down a part of the car interior which is letting the exhaust in. Check the door seals and the rear doors.
It’s a diesel. Diesel exhaust smells much stronger than the exhaust from a gasoline engine. You’ll also notice that the exhaust is darker, particularly on large trucks with powerful diesel engines.
The DeLorean DMC-12 had unpainted stainless steel body panels: As to why stainless steel exhaust pipes don’t seem to make economical sense, I don’t know, but there are aftermarket parts.