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1. www.consumerreports.org › cars › car-maintenanceHow to Rid Your Car of Odors and Smells - Consumer Reports

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   Nov 10, 2024 · If your car smells musty, like fish, or like mice, you can fix the problem on your own. Consumer Reports' experts can tell you what to do to rid your car of odors and smells.

2. www.lifewire.com › reasons-your-car-stinks-534676Eight Reasons Your Car Stinks, and How to Fix Bad Car Smells

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   • The Brakes or Clutch Need Attention. Associated smell: Acrid. When does it smell: Usually when the vehicle is moving and sometimes when the brakes or clutch are applied.
   • The Heater Core Is Leaking. Associated smell: Sweet, like candy or maple syrup. When does it smell: The heater is turned on, the engine has warmed up, or sometimes after you shut off the engine.
   • Water Is Getting Where It Doesn’t Belong. Associated smell: Musty. When does it smell: All the time or after a rain. Why it smells: A moldy or mildewy smell indicates that water is getting in your car and then pooling there.
   • You Have an Oil Leak. Associated smell: Burning oil. When does it smell: The engine is hot, whether or not you're driving. Why it smells: When oil drips on any part of the exhaust system, it burns.

3. toronto.ctvnews.ca › does-your-car-have-a-mustyDoes your car have a musty smell? This is how you can fix it ...

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   Oct 28, 2022 · If the air coming out of your vehicle’s ventilation system has a musty smell like old hockey equipment or a damp basement, the reason why is likely a build-up of mould or bacteria.

4. www.slashgear.com › 1648428Why Your Car Stinks And What You Can Do About It

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   Aug 26, 2024 · When water finds its way into places it shouldn't, it doesn't just dry up and disappear. Instead, it seeps deep into the fabric and creates an ideal environment for mold...

5. www.rac.co.uk › drive › adviceCar smells guide – causes and solutions | RAC Drive

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   Jan 6, 2023 · Should you open your car door and be hit with a musty scent, then it is likely that you have a leak in your vehicle where water has accumulated. Over time this will lead to humidity and moisture spreading across the car – leading to the unpleasant smell.

6. cartreatments.com › car-ac-smells-bad6 Reasons Your Car A/C Smells Bad (and What to Do About It)

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   Jun 20, 2024 · Why Does My Car A/C Smell Bad? #1 – Mildew, Musty, or Vinegar Smell This smell can originate at the cabin air filter, within the climate control system evaporator coil, and/or within the system ducts.

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   Why does my car smell like old hockey equipment?

   • There are small drainage holes on the sides that can get plugged and if they're clogged up water can seep into the roof's liner or even drip onto your seats. If the air coming out of your vehicle’s ventilation system has a musty smell like old hockey equipment or a damp basement, the reason why is likely a build-up of mould or bacteria.

   Does your car have a musty smell? Here's how to fix it - CTV News Toro…

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   Why does my car smell like a musty smell?

   • Should you open your car door and be hit with a musty scent, then it is likely that you have a leak in your vehicle where water has accumulated. Over time this will lead to humidity and moisture spreading across the car – leading to the unpleasant smell.

   Car smells guide – causes and solutions | RAC Drive

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   Why does my car smell like water?

   • When does it smell: All the time or after a rain. Why it smells: A moldy or mildewy smell indicates that water is getting in your car and then pooling there. Leaky door or window seals can allow water in, so if you find wet seats or carpeting, that's probably the issue. An A/C evaporator is also a common cause of this particular odor.

   Eight Reasons Your Car Stinks, and How to Fix Bad Car Smells - Lifewire

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   Why does my car air conditioner smell bad?

   • If your A/C system is emitting musty, mildewy smells, it’s likely caused by bacteria buildup inside. But other smells exist as well, each with different causes. Keep reading to learn the most common causes of bad smells from your car air conditioner, and what you can do to get rid of these smells (or at the very least, MINIMIZE the odors).

   6 Reasons Your Car A/C Smells Bad (and What to Do About It)

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   Why does my car smell moldy?

   • If your car has a moldy, musty odor, it could be the result of a blocked drain—from either your air conditioner or your sunroof. First, you should check for and remove any leaves or obvious debris that are blocking the sunroof drains, which you can find by opening the sunroof and looking down at it from above.

   How to Rid Your Car of Odors and Smells - Consumer Reports

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   Why does my car smell so bad?

   • Some odors are more elusive, however, and require more effort to diagnose. “Water leaks, blocked AC drains, not changing the cabin air filter—these can all lead to unpleasant smells,” Crossen says. But fixing those problems requires more effort. That’s why he recommends using the process of elimination to find where the smell is coming from.

   How to Rid Your Car of Odors and Smells - Consumer Reports

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8. www.firestonecompleteautocare.com › car-smellsFollow Your Nose! 7 Car Smells You Should Sniff Out ...

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   Aug 20, 2024 · Wake up and smell...your car? Whether it's musty air coming from your A/C vents or a rotten egg smell in your car's interior, some car smells are definitely worth sniffing out. Learn how to identify and troubleshoot your car's smelly hints that something's wrong.