Oooh That Smell, That Smell In Your Car!

Like all vehicles, they require regular maintenance in order to function without hassle or risk. A properly maintained car requires that car owners keep their eyes on any new scents, sounds and kinks, or misfires.

This article examines the different scents that have been detected in our vehicles. For those who drive with kids on a regular basis, you're likely to be used to a variety of strange, unpredictably unpleasant smells that suddenly surface. However, these child-related smells shouldn't be confused with the other smells that cause malodor, setting the stage for squatter rights to your vehicle.

It is true that certain smells inside your vehicle are early warning signs.

If you're a beginner or you just don't like dirt, seek out a professional to identify the smell. If you can't detect any of the following smells, then you should immediately visit the professional who will take care of your car.

Car Smell #1: HOT OIL

The smell could suggest that oil is spilling onto the exhaust system of the car. It is easy to determine this by a) looking for oil-stained areas on the pavement underneath the car or b) when the engine starts to smoke.

Car Smell #2: ROTTEN EGGS

Like one would expect from the aroma of eggs that have gone rotten, the smell of rotten eggs indicates an engine that is not running properly or a malfunctioning catalytic converter that is not correctly changing the exhaust's hydrogen sulfide into sulfur dioxide and is likely to melt down. Catalytic converters require a lot of money to repair.

Car Smell #3: BURNED RUBBER

A redolence from burned rubber typically occurs when drive belts are slipping or hoses get loose and rub against the drive pulleys. If you are planning to look into the issue yourself, make sure to make sure that the engine is at a cool temperature.

Car Smell #4: MAPLE SYRUP

A sweet syrup scent is a wonderful scent if you have the possibility of a hot cake stack to enjoy. But in the car smells, this scent indicates that your coolant for your engine may be leaking. Don't be afraid. An obvious smell of sweet syrup can trigger an unimaginably severe failure of the cooling system, resulting in total engine failure.

Car Smell #5: BURNING CARPET

The nauseating smell is a further indication of mechanical issues; brake issues.

Car Smell #6: GASOLINE

Every person, at least once, gets a whiff of gasoline at one time or other. The problem with this strong scent is that it could be a sign of a leak in gasoline through the gas or fuel injector lines or tank. This is a significant danger of fire as gasoline is flammable.

The Final Lap

In the world of cars, smells are the primary warning sign of trouble. Be aware that there are certain smells that only become apparent when the vehicle is parked on the road, in motion, or running. Take care to be aware.