Your Nose Knows: When Your Car Smells Like That, Do This
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What’s that Odor?
When your car smells like that, do this
Rotten eggs Get the catalytic converter checked.
Burning oil Check for low oil or leaks.
Maple syrup Check the coolant level.
Moldy odor Get air-conditioning checked.
Burning plastic Stop immediately. Get the car towed to a mechanic for an electrical check. —Jodi Helmer
Sources: Jake Horvat, director at GM Parts Direct; Duane “Doc” Watson, technical trainer at Bosch Mobility Aftermarket; Kyle Parman, president of corporate store operations at RNR Tire Express