Car Smells and What the Issue Could Be

Does your car have that sweet but toxic smell? Have you ever checked with your mechanic? Most car users have never understood the different types of car smells, and they are forced to seek a mechanic's advice when the situation is worse. Some are very normal, while others are as a result of a severe problem in the car. They can be so annoying at times, especially when reaching the passenger's compartment. The list below shares some of the most common odors and the reasons for the bad smell.

Syrup

The syrup scent is very evident when the engine has warned or after it has been shut off for a few minutes. You may need to consider looking at the source of that coolant that contains the sweet but toxic smell. The smell could be coming from the radiator itself or the heater hose, manifold gasket, or even the cylinder head. The syrup scent could also be coming from the leaking radiator cap or even the radiator itself.

Gym Socks

I know you may be wondering where the school gym locker is coming from in your car. The reason for this kind of smell is the mildew that has grown in the air conditioning evaporator. That moisture cannot be removed by drizzling Listerine and thus the need to stop the air conditioning system for some time and then running the fan to dry out the order. If the problem persists, consider hiring a mechanic to do the cleaning himself.

Sulfur or Rotten Eggs

Imagining driving a car smelling like rotten eggs may make you ignorant. It is advisable to consider inviting a mechanic who is sharp to help remove the smell. The reason for the above odor is the hydrogen sulfide in the car exhaust. It is supposed to be converted to sulfur dioxide in the catalytic converter. If the reaction does not happen, then the rotten eggs smell becomes evident. It is expensive to replace the cat, but most of the time, it will be in the dealer's list of warranties.

Burned Paper

The smell of burning paper emanates from the gears when the car clutch is burning off, and then this is the smell that you should be conversant with. The only solution here is considering replacing the clutch if you cannot stop riding the clutch pedal.

Burned Carpet

Your car may sometimes have the bad odor of a burned carpet. The culprit here is using brakes for quite a long time. Mostly when you drive in a hilly place, you are forced to use brakes extensively and thus making them overheat.

If you notice unusual smells coming from either outside or inside your car, make sure to contact our Hyundai dealership to schedule an appointment. Or visit our service center so our experts can diagnose or service any strange smells.