The Nose Knows
If you smell something strange coming from your car, don’t ignore it.
When it comes to your car’s health, your nose knows. Pay attention to unusual smells. Abnormal smells are one of the first warning signs that something may be wrong with your car. Strange odors may signal the start of mechanical problems that can lead to costly repairs and put you in danger of an accident.
When you start smelling something strange coming from your car you should not ignore it, instead bring your car to a certified mechanic as soon as possible.
Six Car Smells That Mean Trouble
My Car Smells Like Rotten Eggs
If your car smells like rotten eggs this could mean that your catalytic converter has gone bad. It creates this smells when your catalytic converter is not converting your engine exhaust correctly – not only is this bad for the environment but if left unchecked it can lead to a costly repair.
My Car Has a Sweet Syrupy Smell
If your car is emitting a sweet syrup smell this could mean that engine coolant is leaking from your car’s coolant system. This is going to be a smell almost like maple syrup. This can be very dangerous and lead to overheating and breakdowns.
My Car Smells Like a Burning Carpet
If you smell a burning carpet smell coming from your car this is one to pay special attention to as it usually indicates a problem with your brakes. Your brakes can save your life, they are a critical safety feature of your car, so if you are smelling this odor during normal driving conditions be sure to bring your car in for a brake check right away.
Related: How to Tell If Your Brakes Are Bad
My Car Smells Like Burning Oil
If your car smells like burning oil than chances are you have an oil leak. Cars can get oil leaks for a number of reasons and all of them are cause for a visit to the mechanic. If you suspect an oil leak you can check for drips under your car in the driveway, or let your car warm up and check under the hood for smoke.
Related: How Do Oil Leaks Happen
My Car Smells Like Burning Rubber
If your car smells like burning rubber it could indicate that drive belts or hoses are rubbing against rotating pulleys. This smell could also indicate an overheated clutch. If you are going to take a look under the hood, make sure not to touch anything while the engine is still running and hot.
My Car Smells Like Gasoline All The Time
While it’s normal to pick up the scent of gas at the gas station, it’s not normal for your car to smell like gas all the time. If you smell gas frequently while driving this can be a sign of a gas leak within your fuel injectors or gas tank. Smelling gas frequently can also be a fire hazard, so this is something to get checked out by a mechanic right away.
Related: Signs of Bad Fuel Injectors
Smelling That Smelly Smell? Come to AAMCO Minnesota
Whatever the smell, be it burning carpet, rotten eggs, or gasoline – if you are smelling something unusual coming from your car be sure to schedule an appointment with your nearest AAMCO Minnesota service center right away.
At AAMCO Minnesota we’ve seen it all and our expert certified mechanics can help you make the big decisions that help to keep your car in top condition. If you are noticing signs of trouble give us a call or book an appointment online with one of our conveniently located Minnesota service centers today.
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