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02-11-2001, 04:39 PM | #1 |
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awful smell coming from my exhaust
today my friend followed me and pointed out that a awful smell was coming from it...
it smells like a musty swamp....sulfur like i guess.....but it smells awful...what is the problem also my gas mileage what fallen from 260 per tank to about 210 per tank....what happened... thanks, space
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02-11-2001, 05:10 PM | #2 |
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sounds like your cat is overheating, that is most likely the cause of the sulfur smell.
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02-11-2001, 05:15 PM | #3 |
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how do i keep the cat from over heating
thanks, space |
02-11-2001, 05:42 PM | #4 |
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your O2 sensor could be going down the $hiters.
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02-11-2001, 06:17 PM | #5 |
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oh boy....
how much is it going to cost me how hard of a job is it and how long do i have till it goes down thanks, space |
02-11-2001, 06:47 PM | #6 |
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Space, don't worry about it. It's the sulfir thats in the gasoline. Nothing you can do about it, and nothing's wrong with your car. I brought mine to the dealer cause I was getting that very rotten egg smell out the tail pipe, and after they checked it, they said it was fine. Also, I just stared working for a SAAB dealer, and the other day I drove a 01 9-3 turbo, and it smelled like that too, when I got off the car. Believe me, there is nothing wrong with the car.
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02-11-2001, 06:57 PM | #7 |
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spacecowboy,
Try using a better grade of fuel. Some gas has more sulfer content then others. Stations like Sunoco sell gas that is lower in sulfer. Give them a try, you should get better gas milage and the problem should disappear. |
02-11-2001, 07:04 PM | #8 |
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oh boy....the sunoco station where i live, the owner is going to jail...switching gas in the tanks....
i'll try a different grade....i hate to pay for the price increase though... oh anyone experience loss of gas mileage.... thanks, space |
02-12-2001, 06:59 AM | #9 |
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Perhaps Shell fuel can work too.
As far as I know, stations like BP and Citco have a tad more sulfer than the other big names. Id also stay away from the private "mom and pop" gas stations. |
02-13-2001, 12:19 AM | #10 |
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nothing but esso (exxon?) texaco and shell (93oct) on my Si... of course , that car had to be 91 or higher gas, so i babied it in that sense....
you can try higher octane/quality gas.. or if not take it to warranty man [This message has been edited by ProgSi (edited February 12, 2001).] |
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