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Rotten Egg Smell: What Does It Mean for My Car?

Rotten Egg Smell: What Does It Mean for My Car?

Your car, truck, or SUV can emit smells for various reasons. Some of them may pass, and you might not ever catch them again, while some other odors can linger. One problematic scent we will discuss today is the rotten eggs stench. If you smell a rotten egg or sulfur-like smell coming from your car, it can indicate several problems, ranging from minor to severe. Here are some possible reasons why your vehicle may have a foul egg smell: Faulty catalytic converter: The catalytic converter converts harmful gases into harmless ones before they leave your car's exhaust system. It can cause a rotten egg smell if it fails, as the catalyst doesn't correctly alter the exhaust fumes. Overheating engine: An overheating engine can also produce a sulfur smell, which can be a sign of a coolant leak. Most commonly, we find that coolant will leak into the engine's combustion chamber to produce the scent. Broken fuel pressure regulator: A fractured fuel pressure regulator can lead to exc ... read more

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