Awesome video, extremely thorough and comprehensive! I was getting an intermittent gas smell from my VW GTI, but could never find it, so I just got a fire extinguisher. The smell never came back after that! It’s been 4 years, and it’s still “fixed”.😅
This video was super interesting!! I ve just blown head gasket for second time on same car (had engine replacement 2 years ago and its happened again) The smells are horrible! Very burnt oil, rubber and my coolant is definitely not sweet smelling now 😂 Thanks heaps for your video
My subaru got a coolant leaking i guess and its smell like maple syrup i hope its just that going to the mechanic as we speak very good video i learn something new today
Have a smell like rubber on my 2005 Ford Explorer. Two days ago A/C Clutch went out that is when i started smelling the rubber smell. Do have any ideas what it could be?
Hi! What are ways to remove the burning oil smell? I recently did an oil change and spilt oil. I wiped as much as I could but still get a strong smell. What can I do?
Hello thanks for the video I’m getting an almost burnt coffe/chicken smell inside the cab. I don’t notice it anywhere else. For some context, I recharged the ac system with a can of ac pro 2 days prior to the smell appearing. Any idea what it could be?
You should advertise your shop! Write your shop's phone and address in the video's description as well as a link to your shop's website. I'm in Hawaii Island and totally would take my car for you to take a look!
Hi! I’ve got a pool supply/chlorine smell coming from motor area. Had 2 mechanics look at it and they can’t figure it out. Any idea? It’s been happening for months and AC still works.
Alright so I just got my vehicle fixed because it kept overheating. Was in the shop for a week. Got it back and rides well, the temperature doesn't go above halfway, but I still smell a sort of burning whenever I parked my vehicle. Should I be concerned?
Good video, there is a smell in my car that isn’t apparent at first. The smell affects my tongue, and it doesn’t harshly smell. I can tell when I’m driving my tongue always get this weird feeling and when I took it to the dealership to get inspected they didn’t find anything but I take that with a grain of salt they don’t usually do things correctly when you go. What do I do? Emission test ? Muffler place? Help please
@@BudgetMechanicHawaii ya everything heat a/c just fresh air ...recirc and fresh. I did some digging and someone said the evap was leaking pag oil and that was the smell. Does that sound possible? Don't want to spend $1500 on the evap and labour and not have it be that.
2006 totoya sienna even when my cars been sitting for a long time not running i can smell something like a hydrovarbon coming from the vents, even in dead of winter, gives me headache and makes me high ive replaced 2 of the 3 cats but dam
Thank you for this video. The smell started after the catalytic converter was changed. There is a sound on the backside of the passenger side like sand blowing or rust. Any suggestions? It is an aftermarket catalytic. The smell is like is coming from the exhaust and it is brutally cold so I need the heat own but the smell is bad so have try to keep it as low as possible. yesterday when I went to the store and I came back in my the smell was still strong.
What could cause a smell in the car only when A/C is on (cooling). It is more noticeable when car is set to re-circulate. Smells kind of like burning or like chemicals.
what about a 'spicy' and or nauseous smell? not the usual 'to rich' smell. the car is a '74 maverick, and the engine is a 289 from a 66 mustang. carbureted, tuned and retuned over the last 20 years, this smell started a while ago and just haven't been able to tune it out..
I fears me clutch is doomed.DOOMED!😧🥺🥴 I'm somewhere between burning chemical smell and acrid burning carpet Just spent £1300 on it😑😑😑 very informative thanks ..
Hello, how are you ? I am Istiak from Bangladesh and I find your videos to be very helpful to maintain my car. I own a Toyota Allion 2010 (JDM Car, Model Code: NZT260). I am getting a sweet smell from A/C vents only during driving in highway speeds (60+ km/h) even though inside air recirculation is turned on. When I turn off inside air recirculation the sweet smell goes away and I can smell the fresh outside air. My main suspect was coolant leak. I usually don’t loose coolant during my city drives but noticed a 1/4 inch coolant drop in reservoir after coming from a 400km trip. What might be the cause and how to fix it ? TIA
I know this video is old. But I see black smoke coming out the gas hole as soon as I take the gas cap off. And the gas cap is caked with blk. Sud.. 😩😨😨.
Good morning everyone I have a quick question. Why is it that when I’m driving normal everything is fine but as soon as I step on the gas hard I smell like a mix of smoke/ rubber smell for about 2 minutes. Does anyone know what this could be. And there is no check engine light or visible smoke. It’s a 2014 Chrysler 300 V8
Like your videos, they're simple to understand and follow, but I've a 1998 Oldsmobile intrigue and shifter gets locked and I don't see any release hole around the area, does anyone knows where it is? I can get it loose be wiggle it around, but it's not easy.
No one can figure out what's going on in my car ..it's making me so sick. Gives me heartburn..makes me yawn. Can't take in a whole breath . Makes me sleepy and the big one. Makes normal feet go to grandma feet in about a half hour. Then you just feel like crap like you are going to die.. exhaust was just done ..no one can figure it out
My car smells like burnt toast and almost like a little plastic but only if im driving the car for a bit. I can idle and rev the car for as long as I want with it parked and i dont get the smell.
Awesome video, extremely thorough and comprehensive! I was getting an intermittent gas smell from my VW GTI, but could never find it, so I just got a fire extinguisher. The smell never came back after that! It’s been 4 years, and it’s still “fixed”.😅
Fixed the LEXUS idling shudder issue thanks to Budget Mechanic. Checked the hoses, he got it right. Happy New Year guys.
Happy new year!
A lot of excellent automotive tips and thing to look for. Thanks
This video was super interesting!!
I ve just blown head gasket for second time on same car (had engine replacement 2 years ago and its happened again)
The smells are horrible! Very burnt oil, rubber and my coolant is definitely not sweet smelling now 😂
Thanks heaps for your video
My subaru got a coolant leaking i guess and its smell like maple syrup i hope its just that going to the mechanic as we speak very good video i learn something new today
Having the same issue on my Camry also smells like syrup did you ever find the issue on your car?
Very informative. This one helped me figure out what was happening with my car. Keep up the good work!
Thank you, Sir! This was really informative!
Excellent expenation. Thank you very much for that!
Thank you. When I get back to my car maybe I can find the problem...will update
Please do!
Very concise and in-depth 👍
I have a Chrysler 300 i always get that burning smell when i hit 80 above and when going uphill 😢 any idea?
Have a smell like rubber on my 2005 Ford Explorer. Two days ago A/C Clutch went out that is when i started smelling the rubber smell. Do have any ideas what it could be?
Hi! What are ways to remove the burning oil smell? I recently did an oil change and spilt oil. I wiped as much as I could but still get a strong smell. What can I do?
Hello thanks for the video
I’m getting an almost burnt coffe/chicken smell inside the cab. I don’t notice it anywhere else. For some context, I recharged the ac system with a can of ac pro 2 days prior to the smell appearing.
Any idea what it could be?
You should advertise your shop!
Write your shop's phone and address in the video's description as well as a link to your shop's website.
I'm in Hawaii Island and totally would take my car for you to take a look!
Really love your videos, Bro
What about if you have no smell but you get a burning sensation in your eyes and face everytime you drive the car?
Hi! I’ve got a pool supply/chlorine smell coming from motor area. Had 2 mechanics look at it and they can’t figure it out. Any idea? It’s been happening for months and AC still works.
What about an odd stink on a cold start with the defroster turned on? it last for a while and eventually goes away
Excellent video!
Alright so I just got my vehicle fixed because it kept overheating. Was in the shop for a week. Got it back and rides well, the temperature doesn't go above halfway, but I still smell a sort of burning whenever I parked my vehicle. Should I be concerned?
Good video, there is a smell in my car that isn’t apparent at first. The smell affects my tongue, and it doesn’t harshly smell. I can tell when I’m driving my tongue always get this weird feeling and when I took it to the dealership to get inspected they didn’t find anything but I take that with a grain of salt they don’t usually do things correctly when you go. What do I do? Emission test ? Muffler place? Help please
Is your AC on? Leaking evaporators can release refrigerant into the cab
I see the sunrun car in the background. I use to work for them use to be a great company.
Nice!
I'm getting a plastic/manure smell when running AC and heat. No cabin filter and it's not that musty smell either.....it's close to manure....
On recirculate and fresh?
@@BudgetMechanicHawaii ya everything heat a/c just fresh air ...recirc and fresh. I did some digging and someone said the evap was leaking pag oil and that was the smell. Does that sound possible? Don't want to spend $1500 on the evap and labour and not have it be that.
2006 totoya sienna even when my cars been sitting for a long time not running i can smell something like a hydrovarbon coming from the vents, even in dead of winter, gives me headache and makes me high ive replaced 2 of the 3 cats but dam
Sometimes is the kind of fuel you are using i had to change from bp gas station to bolla fuels gas station
Thank you for this video.
The smell started after the catalytic converter was changed.
There is a sound on the backside of the passenger side like sand blowing or rust. Any suggestions?
It is an aftermarket catalytic. The smell is like is coming from the exhaust and it is brutally cold so I need the heat own but the smell is bad so have try to keep it as low as possible.
yesterday when I went to the store and I came back in my the smell was still strong.
Did you figure out the problem?
The shops for some reason like to leave the labels on the components unfortunately, you wind up smelling the labels heating up and burning off.
What could cause a smell in the car only when A/C is on (cooling). It is more noticeable when car is set to re-circulate. Smells kind of like burning or like chemicals.
I noticed acetone like smell on the battery side of my car after it is heated up. Can you tell what it is?
what about a 'spicy' and or nauseous smell? not the usual 'to rich' smell. the car is a '74 maverick, and the engine is a 289 from a 66 mustang. carbureted, tuned and retuned over the last 20 years, this smell started a while ago and just haven't been able to tune it out..
Great video
Thanks!
Can you smell gas due to an exhaust leak? I always turn on my car and smell gas for a little
I fears me clutch is doomed.DOOMED!😧🥺🥴 I'm somewhere between burning chemical smell and acrid burning carpet
Just spent £1300 on it😑😑😑
very informative thanks ..
Ouch!
Very informative...thanks!
Mine is recently doing weird smell when going above 90 km/h... is it bad or fixable at home?
Really great video
Thanks!
Hello, how are you ? I am Istiak from Bangladesh and I find your videos to be very helpful to maintain my car. I own a Toyota Allion 2010 (JDM Car, Model Code: NZT260). I am getting a sweet smell from A/C vents only during driving in highway speeds (60+ km/h) even though inside air recirculation is turned on. When I turn off inside air recirculation the sweet smell goes away and I can smell the fresh outside air. My main suspect was coolant leak. I usually don’t loose coolant during my city drives but noticed a 1/4 inch coolant drop in reservoir after coming from a 400km trip. What might be the cause and how to fix it ? TIA
AC is leaking coolant
Mine smells like candlewax and white smoke comes in engine bay. Any idea ?
How bout burnt hair smell? Only when I floor it at high rpm. No leaqs.
How about a cord in the motor?
I've learned a lot of electrical problems exist due to insufficient grounding. Most likely wrong gauge wire or connector
I know this video is old. But I see black smoke coming out the gas hole as soon as I take the gas cap off. And the gas cap is caked with blk. Sud.. 😩😨😨.
Thanks
I just got a truck and when I turn it on it smells like chemical for a bit kinda like brake cleaner idk if that’s normal
Hopefully it’s not coming from your ac vents, indicating a ac leak!
Good one
Good morning everyone I have a quick question. Why is it that when I’m driving normal everything is fine but as soon as I step on the gas hard I smell like a mix of smoke/ rubber smell for about 2 minutes. Does anyone know what this could be. And there is no check engine light or visible smoke. It’s a 2014 Chrysler 300 V8
It could be your spark plugs I had a car who did that and turns out I just needed to change spark plugs
Is it normal for a new catalytic converter to have a smell that last for days?
If you’re only doing short drives potentially it could last for a while yes.
Like your videos, they're simple to understand and follow, but I've a 1998 Oldsmobile intrigue and shifter gets locked and I don't see any release hole around the area, does anyone knows where it is? I can get it loose be wiggle it around, but it's not easy.
I’m smelling of a burning metal smell every time I drive my car really hard anyone help
No one can figure out what's going on in my car ..it's making me so sick. Gives me heartburn..makes me yawn. Can't take in a whole breath . Makes me sleepy and the big one. Makes normal feet go to grandma feet in about a half hour. Then you just feel like crap like you are going to die.. exhaust was just done ..no one can figure it out
What if a dealership is ignorant or ignores Your problem with the gas smell are makes up excuses.
Constant farting in the seats
Make a video for, rat problem...how to kick
Hello
I have a rubber smell
The burning oil smell come from oil. Burning.
Edit: I liked this video for good content. Just thought that was funny.
It’s definitely the animal
Hope not. That’s gnarly
Seems you Dont know much about AC systems
Terrible video.. jk. Good work mate
excellent video
My car smells like burnt toast and almost like a little plastic but only if im driving the car for a bit. I can idle and rev the car for as long as I want with it parked and i dont get the smell.
No smoke anywhere, and brakes aren’t dragging?
@@BudgetMechanicHawaii zero smoke and no the brakes are good. .
You got me on that one sorry. You’ve narrowed it down to car parts that are only utilized when it’s in drive tho…