Where Does the Odor in Old Cars Come From?

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DiJayce
07/29/25 9:08pm
Old car odors come from the following sources: Residue smells: There are always various residues in the car, such as food crumbs, garbage, etc. If these things are left in the car and not cleaned in time, they will emit odors. Therefore, it's important not only to clean the car's interior regularly but also to prevent such residues from accumulating. Leather smell: The leather odor mainly comes from the interior. High temperatures and prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause the leather to age, resulting in unpleasant smells. In such cases, replacing the aged interior parts is advisable. Exhaust fumes: The presence of exhaust fumes inside the car is usually due to high levels of exhaust in the external environment, such as during traffic jams when many cars are idling, releasing a large amount of harmful substances. The best solution in such situations is to close the windows and switch the air conditioning to recirculation mode or turn it off to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the car.
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