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Car smells can range from musty to downright unpleasant. While it's common to have certain smells in your car once in a while, you shouldn't ignore them. Some car smells can point to something as serious as engine trouble, while others could point to a minor issue that can be easily resolved. Here are some familiar car smells and what they could signal.
When a rubber belt or hose comes loose under your hood, it may come into contact with the hot parts of a running engine. This will bring about the burned rubber smell. Additionally, a fuel or oil leak could end up on the hot engine causing your car to emit the burned rubber smell. A visit to a mechanic should sort out this problem efficiently.
A musty locker room smell is a pretty unpleasant odor to have in your car. Unless you forgot your gym bag in your trunk for over a week, this smell usually points to a faulty air conditioner system. Mildew growing in the A/C unit will usually be sorted out by letting the fan run for a while to dry out the system. However, if the smell persists, consider bringing your car in for a check-up to rule out any other issues.
The main culprit that causes the burned carpet smell in your car is your brake pads. Overheating brake pads can be caused by extensively using your brakes. Additionally, worn-out brake pads will produce a burned carpet smell. To avoid the burned carpet smell, ensure that your brakes get checked periodically. If your car already has this smell, do not ignore it. Instead, bring it in as soon as possible.
If your car smells sweet like maple syrup, you might be conditioned to ignore it because it is not offensive to your senses. However, a syrupy smell could point to a leak in your coolant chamber, causing anti-freeze to escape your car's system. Another reason for this smell could be the core of your heater malfunctioning. The smell starts very indistinct but gets stronger with time. As soon as you notice this smell, bring your car in to be checked.
It is impossible to ignore a smell as potent as this one. It is usually caused by a part in your fuel system malfunctioning. If the fuel filters or catalytic converter are damaged or worn out, sulfur may leak out and make its way into your car's cabin.
These smells are just a few of those that point to a problem in your car. Visit our dealership for expert solutions to these issues.
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