Having a stinky car is mostly indicative of something more serious and require attention. Obviously, sometimes they can be completely harmless issues like water in the backseat or left over’s lying around the floor (yikes!). In that case it is recommended that you use some sort Car Air Freshener in your car. What is more important is to pay attention where it is coming from before the issue escalates. Let’s discuss a few reasons which could cause your car to smell a bit off!
Clutch or Brakes
An unpleasant and pungent smell is usually indicative of either a burnt clutch or brakes material. Either you have been riding your brakes or you have left your parking brake on. However, if your brakes are still intact you can divert your attention to the clutch area. A slipping clutch can be the cause of the burning rubber smell.
Oil Leakage
A burning oil smell is usually a sign of an oil leakage. The first step would be to check your oil dipstick. There is a possibility that you might be running out of oil or your engine is over-heating. If both these possibilities have been ruled out you might want to check for an oil leak around the engine. Low transmission fluid could also be the cause of a burning oil smell.
Dampness
A moldy or damp smell inside the car can mean only one thing. Water has been leaking inside your car, this can be due to water spillage on the car seats or if you left your window during rain. However, if you haven’t had your Air Conditioner serviced in a while you might want to in order to get rid of the smell.
Rotten Food
There are certain smells which can be caused besides an engine failure or breakdowns. The smell of rotten food can easily take over your car atmosphere. Cleanup your car regularly to prevent such odors from taking over your car. You can use one of the air fresheners from the Airpro Car Air fresheners range to keep your car smelling fresh all the time!
Broken Catalytic Converter
If your car smells of suphur, the unpleasant odor can be associated with the emissions from a busted catalytic converter. The purpose of catalytic converters is to reduce the emissions coming out from your car. The result is deadly, your car will smell like rotten eggs and that’s not pleasant at all. A simple fix would be get your catalytic converter replaced.
In order to maintain a healthy atmosphere in your car, it is important to ventilate your car and choose your car air freshener wisely.
Happy Driving!