Why does my car smell like burnt when I start it?
The smell of burning rubber in your car can indicate that a rubber hose or belt under the hood has loosened. Sometimes, a burning rubber smell could be coming from an oil or fluid leak, or even a damaged or worn out drive belt.
Why does my car have a bad smell?
This allows raw, unburned fuel to escape the exhaust. Fouled plugs have a foreign substance — ash, soot, tar, oil or fuel — coating the electrodes, causing excessive resistance and making the spark colder. This results in a rough idle and a fuel smell in the exhaust.
What to do if your car AC smells bad?
If your car AC smells bad, give Autoscope a call or set up an appointment online today to bring your European car into one of our three convenient DFW auto service center locations for AC service, or for any other questions or concerns, you have regarding your vehicle’s AC or heating systems.
Why does my car AC smell like a dirty gym sock?
For those drivers of European cars ( Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Range Rover, Jaguar, etc.) plagued by a musty/mildewy odor coming from their air vents, Autoscope’s AC “evap and recharge” service has a unique cleaning solution designed to effectively remove this build-up and eliminate the offending odor.
This allows raw, unburned fuel to escape the exhaust. Fouled plugs have a foreign substance — ash, soot, tar, oil or fuel — coating the electrodes, causing excessive resistance and making the spark colder. This results in a rough idle and a fuel smell in the exhaust.
Why does my car smell like antifreeze in the winter?
The liquid has to be a 50/50 mix of water and ethylene glycol. It travels from the engine to radiator through a special hose. It redistributes the heat away from the engine to save it from damage due to overheating. The antifreeze also helps the fluid in your car to stay at the right temperature during freezing winter.
Why does my Car Smell Like Brimstone all the time?
WHEN: All the time, especially after the vehicle has been sitting after a long drive. THE CULPRIT: Yes, it really is brimstone, or, as it is usually called today, sulfur. This means gear lube is leaking from the manual transmission, transfer case or differential housing.
Why does my car clutch smell like newspaper?
THE CULPRIT: The clutch facing is burning off as the clutch slips. The odor is reminiscent of smoldering newsprint: like trying to burn the Sunday newspaper all at once in the fireplace, especially if it’s been used to wrap sardines.