Why is my car giving off a weird smell?

Why is my car giving off a weird smell?

Moisture naturally collects on the cold air-conditioning evaporator (a small radiator that carries refrigerant into the car’s dashboard through the vents), and it may be harboring mold. Running only the fan at high speed (with the air conditioning off) can dry the evaporator to clear the mildew and rid the smell.

Why does my hot water tank smell like rotten eggs?

You are most likely on well water, and there is a bacteria, known as SRB (sulfate-reducing bacteria), that gets into water heaters and, although harmless to humans from a pure health perspective, creates the odor by digesting naturally occurring sulfur-based elements in the water, releasing tiny amounts of hydrogen …

Why does my Volvo XC90 have an odor?

My 2016 XC90 was built after a sunroof drain recall, but it did have the same problem, so after 3 visits to the service department, my local dealer did perform the drain modification. Unfortunately, the odor still persists (especially with the windows down), and the car is back at the dealer.

What are the symptoms of a faulty cooling fan in a Volvo?

A faulty cooling fan system in your Volvo will show some symptoms that will alert you to the problem. Some of these symptoms include: Warm air in the cabin The most obvious symptom of a faulty cooling fan system is the increase in warm or hot air in your cabin.

What are the problems with the Volvo XC70?

Ranked as the third-worst problem for the Volvo XC70 is all-wheel drivetrain failure in the 2003 model year, occurring at an average of around 87,000 miles and earning a high Severity Rating of 9.0 (out of 10.0). Both the second and top-worst-rated problems are with the XC70’s transmission, existing mostly in 2001 and 2003 model years.

What causes check engine light on Volvo XC60?

Check Engine Light appeared 2.5 weeks after 1st repair of turbocharger and driving ~+300 miles. The check engine light was attributed to not draining oil pan after reinstallation of turbocharger (from prior visit). This is visit 3 related to two earlier problems. Check engine light appeared again ~2 weeks after last repair.