There is no need to be nervous, you just have to try to find out the cause and extent of the problem, he believes expert “Behind the wheel” Alexey Revin.
And if old cars could smell all flavors at once, then modern cars are neat. And every new smell in the cabin, trunk or under the hood is a reason to think and look for a problem.
Here are some of the most famous fragrances known to experts.
1. Smells sweet
There is a coolant leak somewhere.
2. Smells musty
Air conditioner – mold on the evaporator; water has accumulated under the carpets; the ventilation filter is clogged.
3. It smells like sulfur
Transmission oil leak or defective catalytic converter.
4. Smells burnt
Something is wrong with the braking system or clutch.
5. Smells like burnt oil
The oil dipstick may be knocked out or the crankcase breather hose may be broken.
There are many other smells, thanks to which you can recognize and eliminate the malfunction in time. Read more about it here.
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