Why Does a Car Have a Strong Odor?
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Reasons for a strong odor in a car: 1. Burnt rubber smell: This may be caused by overheated tires due to closed brake pads or rubber hoses connected to a hot engine; 2. Burnt oil smell: This could be due to insufficient engine oil or transmission fluid, causing the transmission to overheat, with oil dripping onto the hottest parts of the engine; 3. Exhaust fumes odor: The exhaust pipe may be leaking; 4. Burnt plastic smell: Mostly caused by short circuits in the electrical system; 5. Gasoline smell in the car: Usually due to leaks or detached vapor or fuel lines, or a damaged evaporative control canister. Methods to remove odors: 1. Replace the cabin air filter; 2. Use car perfumes or air fresheners; 3. Keep the interior clean.