Sweet = Coolant leak Burning fur = Dead animal Stale air = Leak, poor ventilation Car Smells Like Burning A burning smell coming from your car can signal that your air con has overheated, your brake pads have worn out or you have a burnt-out fuse. It could also mean that two parts of...
Sweet, syrupy smells If you notice a scent of sweet syrup inside your car, it may be more than the remnants of your on-the-go pancake breakfast. Rather, it could indicate acoolantleak that may lead to your vehicle overheating. Bringing your car into the shop is typically the best way ...
Check if the dripping liquid smells like coolant. In this case, the car will be overheating or the coolant level will be low. A blocked drain in the air conditioning system or air vent. The passenger floor is the end point of these drains. Find the leak source with water testing. (...
Sulfur gases, such as hydrogen sulfide, can also contribute to the smell of rotten eggs. These gases may be present in the coolant or emitted by a malfunctioning cooling system. A burning smell in your car can be a sign of various issues, including problems with the engine, overheating, or...
Start by popping the cap on the overflow tank and verifying the coolant’s level and color. If it looks dark or muddy, it’s time to change it. Brake fluid is very similar: check the level, and replace any fluid that seems discolored or smells “burnt.” Replacing brake fluid requires...
Steam that often looks like smoke coming from the front of the vehicle under the hood. Strange smells or odors emanating from the front of the car, particularly near the hood. Leaking coolant can often have a sweet smell, while oil leaks will typically produce a burnt odor. ...
Before hitting the grooming location, it’s a good idea to ensure that your vehicle’s fluids are at the right levels. Check your oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, and coolant levels. When the fluids in your car are at the recommended levels, it ensures that your car is operating pro...
Coolant isn’t like other fluids. It won’t evaporate, and adding more into the system won’t fix the problem. You’ll have to find the root cause and fix the problem at the source. Malfunctioning thermostat Your car’s thermostat is a valve that opens and closes to regulate coolant flo...
I have a friend with a 2003 Cavalier with the trac off/check engine lights on. She has also recently had a problem with the coolant system, temp. gauge went way past red, but the car did not seem to actually be overheating. Then it did overheat and she had to have the thermostat an...
It was like a fantasy land to me. All the different cars, the tools, the lifts, the mechanics, the grease and oil and gas, the bodywork, the salesmen with fat wads of cash in their pockets, the sounds and smells and sights. Yeah, I would have to blame it on my father. He ...