3 Smells Coming from Your Vehicle You Should Never Ignore

Vehicles are being made more stable and durable than ever before. And with about 7.83 million vehicles being produced in Japan annually, there are plenty of new vehicles and parts on the market. So if something is wrong with your vehicle, you may find yourself looking at used Japanese engines and transmissions. But engine troubles aren’t the only thing drivers have to be worried about — let’s take a look at a few smells drivers should never ignore.

Burning: Any sort of burning smell coming from your vehicle is not a good sign. There are a few key burning smells you should be aware of. First, a burning rubber smell. If you smell burning rubber, that may mean you have a loose engine hose or belt that’s resting on your hot engine, causing it to burn. If that’s the case, make sure you replace the burning hose or belt right away. And second, a burning carpet or hair smell. If you smell something like burning materials or hair, this could mean that something is wrong with your brakes. A dragging brake is usually the culprit but it could be a more serious issue too.

Gasoline: The only time you should smell gasoline coming from your vehicle is when you’re at the pump putting gas into the vehicle. If at any other point you smell gas coming from your car, get the vehicle inspected right away. Leaking gas is not something to be ignored. Generally, gas leaks from the fuel injector or fuel tank, but it could be caused by something else. But any sort of gas smell absolutely warrants a visit to a mechanic.

Rotten eggs: If you smell rotten eggs or sulfur, that most likely means you have a damaged catalytic converter. Unfortunately, catalytic converters can be pretty expensive to replace. But it’s an important part of any vehicle, so it’s important to get it taken care of sooner rather than later. Other than a damaged catalytic converter, a rotten egg smell could also mean a bad injection fuel system or could mean you need to look at used engines and transmissions for replacement parts.

While it may be tempting to ignore warning signs that something is wrong with your car to avoid having to look into used Japanese engines and transmissions or other parts, you should never ignore these smells. Otherwise, you could risk causing more damage or even injuring yourself or others.