Is smelling ammonia normal?
Urine does not usually have a strong odor to it. However, occasionally, it will have a pungent smell of ammonia. One explanation for an ammonia odor is high amounts of waste in the urine. But certain foods, dehydration, and infections are also possible.
Why do I have an ammonia taste in my mouth?
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one possible cause of having an ammonia taste in your mouth, sometimes called “ammonia breath.” Some people describe ammonia breath as having a metallic taste, while others have reported that it smells similar to urine.
Why do I smell of ammonia?
The reason you smell ammonia is because the protein breakdown product urea is being produced faster than it can be excreted by your kidneys, and is subsequently leached into your sweat as ammonia.
Why does my car exhaust smell like ammonia?
paul…. Sounds like you got a bad batch of fuel. Ammonia is an additive in fuel mixes to reduce the production of other pollutants (but you have to add just the right amount) or you’ll smell the byproduct. Catalytic converters won’t break it down, and when your exhaust is cold, you are condensing it to a near liquid. Nothing to worry about.
Why does my car smell like fuel after a hot shutoff?
On older cars–pre-1980 or so–some odor after a hot shutoff is normal from fuel afterboil in the carburetor float bowl. Modern cars have an evaporative-emissions system that’s tighter than our managing editor’s deadline schedule, so any fuel smell means something is wrong.
What does it mean when your car air conditioner smells bad?
It might be coming from a leaky radiator cap or the radiator itself, especially if you smell it outside the car. A strong odor inside the passenger compartment probably means a bad heater core. (2) SMELLS LIKE: WHEN: You turn on the heater/air-conditioner fan and you get a whiff of that high-school gym locker.
Is it normal for a car to have a bad smell?
But there are plenty of other smells emanating from your car. Some of them are perfectly normal, even if they’re annoying. Other odors are definitely evidence of Something Wrong. You–or your mechanic–can tell a lot about the source of an odor by simply walking around the car.
paul…. Sounds like you got a bad batch of fuel. Ammonia is an additive in fuel mixes to reduce the production of other pollutants (but you have to add just the right amount) or you’ll smell the byproduct. Catalytic converters won’t break it down, and when your exhaust is cold, you are condensing it to a near liquid. Nothing to worry about.
What are the options for Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V?
The luxurious 2.0SL, the sporty SE-R, and the sportiest SE-R Spec V offer only a few options as they all come pretty well equipped. They are mud flaps, a rear spoiler, the aforementioned Rockford Fosgate audio package, and the Moonroof package.
What’s the price of a 2008 Nissan Sentra?
For 2008, the Sentra gets a few bits of additional standard equipment, and some options groups are shuffled around. At the bottom of the Sentra lineup is the $16,455 2.0 that comes standard with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 140 horsepower.