funky smell...

[b-b00gie]

uhm... i noticed this once before but didnt pay any mind to it as i didnt think it was coming from my car, but in the last month i've noticed several times that there is a "rotten egg" smell coming from my car.

the oil isnt old. and i notice it mainly when i have the a/c or heat on, and when i really work the engine...

anyone else notice this smell? lol, whats goin on?

[primera man]

Have you had the a/c checked lately?.
Was told by my dealer that you should have the a/c going at least once a week to let it circulate, even in winter,and to have it re-gassed now and then.

Hope this helps a bit.

[Dprotech]

Leaking coolant can also cause that smell when it evaporates off a hot surface ..check for coolant leaks

[b-b00gie]

hmm.. i've never noticed any leeks... my car is pretty much spotless... but i'll look into that.. and the a/c thing...

thanks, and if anyone has tackled this before, please let me know lol... kinda sux when you have a nice car that smells like ass, lol

[primera man]

No good for picking up the women !!!!......lol

[b-b00gie]

lol.... now you're thinkin!! haha

[i_rebel]

That's the sign of a faulty alternator.

If your alternator happens to be over-charging your battery, you could get the same symptom (egg odor).

Next time you notice the odor, pop your hood and do a visual check of your battery. An over-charged battery would look a bit swollen, you may even notice some gas escaping from under the cell cover/cap things.

This sounds like it could be a cause of your problem. Get it fixed soon . . . whatever it is.

Rotten eggs are VERY uncool . . .

Stevie B
P10 :sun:

[G-Forces]

Originally posted by b-b00gie
uhm... i noticed this once before but didnt pay any mind to it as i didnt think it was coming from my car, but in the last month i've noticed several times that there is a "rotten egg" smell coming from my car.

You sure it's from the car? Maybe you should cut back on those breakfast burritos. :hehe:

[b-b00gie]

hmm... i'll add that to my checklist

[b-b00gie]

lol jason... no its definately the car...

[NismoG20]

its ure catalac converter ... i think cause my old car use to do this everyonce in awhile and i asked my dad what it was and thats what he siad soo i dunno]

[SkylinesKillAll]

my car has been doin the same thing. i have heard that it may be the catayltic converter but im not sure. mines usually smells after i have been driving fast or jus accelerating fast

[i_rebel]

That's true. Catalytic converters get funky when they go bad too. A 2001 shouldn't have a bad cat tho'. The catalytic conv. is designed to work for the life of the car I believe.

Doesn't hurt to check . . .

Hurry up Boogie . . . I can smell you across the Verrazano . . . lol!

Stevie B
P10 :sun:

[b-b00gie]

lol... maybe

skylineskillall, yep same here... under hard acceleration i notice it, if i have the heat or a/c on i guess it brings in the smell... i mean its faint, but i smell it. i've noticed it outside the car too though

[primera man]

Still think Jason has the right answer....lol