Be careful with the accelerator though, you may run out of that VTEC fuel. You'll only know when the angry fumes stop. Well that's my 2 cents as it sounds exactly the same as the 2 cars I've previously had both resulting in a blown head gasket. The saying, “you are what you eat,” may apply to body odor. Exhaust—Sulfur Odor After Hard Acceleration 13-4-19 April 25, 2013 2009-2013 Flex Some 2009-2013 model year Flex vehicles may exhibit an exhaust odor in the vehicle when the auxiliary climate control system is on. It could also be a hose from the cooling or power steering system that’s rubbing on a belt and has started to melt. 2. Reply Quote. It's a chemical problem that is either in your water itself or from your water heater. The smell of burning rubber (tire smoke specifically) always puts me the mood, but I think what you're smelling is the normal exhaust (catalytic converter) processing a larger than normal driving amount of sulfur naturally present in gasoline. This is gonna be a long one so I'll try to lay everything out as simply as possible. Sulfur smell in my truck is usually a sign of too much cabbage or broccoli. Post by AndrewGS » Mon Jul 18, 2016 11:52 pm. Everyone is different though. When the O2 sensor is not working correctly, the computer will have the motor run rich all the time (like it does when it is cold). Gasoline has sulfur in it, and some brands have more. Forums. Any thoughts?HELP! 2000 F150 4. Hi guys first post here. This bad smell is often accompanied by a scorching exhaust system (giving off a smoky odor. This lowers your gas mileage and causes the odor (the cat releases sulfer smell when a rich mix hits it hot). Check the level with a dipstick and look for car leaks around the area. This comes from the small amount of sulfur that is present in the fuel. 4 Motronic that was made for the engine, it DID smell. 4. Is this smell a nature of the beast? or. sulfur/ egg smell on acceleration 2011 gt. . Some fuels have more than others at any given time. If the oxygen sensor is going bad, the fuel-delivery and fuel-combustion systems will be thrown off. Sulfur is a natural component of crude oil from which gasoline is refined and the amount of sulfur can be decreased through the refining process. The white smoke will be from engine oil being drawn into the turbo via the bangs feed at an accelerated rate due to play in the turbo shaft. I have a '88 Samurai with a '93 Sidekick 1. Average repair cost is $800 at 51,550 miles. Moderate to hard acceleration [Wide open throttle] around 4k RPMS+ brings a foul sulfur smell directly into the cabin. My 2016 sport has the smell. . The rotten egg (sulphur) smell has been around since the catalytic convertor was introduced back around 1975 and it is produced by the convertor, usually when you force a large amount of exhaust through it at one time. 9 posts • Page 1 of 1. Request information from your local fuel dealers on the amounts of sulfur in their gasoline. Having the 'Re-circulation ON' AND the 'Rear A/C' ON seems to be the key to reproducing the smell in my case. I have 75,000 miles and change oil every 3,000 and have had dealer service every 7,500 miles. It is likely not excess sulfur in the fuel as sulfur is highly regulated in motor fuels. Customers may indicate the odor smells like sulfur, or the exhaust odors are entering the vehicle cabin. is usually noticed after a cold start, fast idle, extended periods of idling and full throttle acceleration. What Makes A Rotten Egg Smell In Car When Accelerating? Many reasons can make you hear a bad egg smell in car. Only. It is mostly noticeable if the windows are open after I am done accelerating. today i noticed. I had the engine rebuilt a few months ago, and when I. Customers may indicate the odor smells like sulfur. 6L V8 Rough Idle & acceleration, sulfur smell, turned off while dri - Hi. #8 · Apr 20, 2014. Those who’s engines that needed the carbon to be blasted or died due to build up, was this an indicator that the build up was getting severe. -issue is consistent, warm or cold after driving to 5K rpms through 2 or more gear shifts -197K miles, cat has probably never been replaced -ruled out battery -have not replaced o2 sensors -may have a vacuum leak or dirty ICV, idle is quite bouncy (alternator has been replaced and motor sounds. I can't really describe the smell too well - honestly, it smells like someone farted. I have had the TSB done, it did not completely resolve the problem. The Federal Emissions Warranty can cover emissions related components for vehicles up to 8 years after the in service date or up to 80,000 miles, whichever comes first. It is a 40 gallon tank. Ok experts. These odors should diminish over time and use, but when running a vehicle hard, things heat up. While driving, you should pay attention to some strange smells for timely handling. There have been a few firmware revisions for the transmission controller that address shifting quality. This problem seems to be getting worse. Some 2011-2014 Edge and 2011-2015 MKX vehicles may exhibit an exhaust odor in the vehicle while the climate control system is in recirculation mode only. Some newer cars, specifically Mustangs require a retune of the computer after a CAI to adjust fuel/air ratio. Or a gas powered vehicle in front of me pushing hard on their pedal. #5 · Mar 31, 2021. From what little I have found, my reading suggest that there is a possibility that it is the smell of unspent fuel in the cats and comes from the high sulfur content in today's. Just brake hard from highway speed and friction will burn that off. Though this smell is hard to miss, some car owners can confuse the rotten egg smell with a burning smell. Try to avoid extended periods of short trip driving or aggressive acceleration. A diesel operating near enough properly will issue Grey/brown smoke under hard acceleration. I have noticed this since the car was new. They have not. If the alternator overcharges the car battery, it can cause the battery acid to “boil” which will cause a. 4 it didn't smell. For example, I would drive around normally without much acceleration, then accelerate hard to merge onto the highway and we would suddenly smell this severe rotten egg smell. (sulfur for you Yankees) Modern gasoline should be sulphur free, but maybe you got a bad batch?. Leaking gasoline is one of the most common causes of bad smells when you accelerate. Evening all, Can anybody tell what the horrid sulphery smell I'm getting in the cabin after accelerating hard? I'm getting pretty fed up with it now. Not really a lot of telltale signs that stand right out besides the Smell, Decrease in Performance happens however it is minimal so hard to notice the Cat will run hotter again hard to tell because I really don't see anyone checking underneath every time they drive. I never had the egg smell; just the burnt heater smell. It didn't always have that smell and there have been times or engine set ups that I've had it and times that I didn't. Sulfur smell. Someone correct me if I'm wrong here, hydrogen sulfide is converted to sulfur dioxide (which is odorless) on the catalytic converted after combustion, but when you go full. I have only ever run 93 in the car. Customers may indicate theOwners claim that a rotten egg or sulfur smell enters the vehicle while driving. There is still a slight smell that is somewhat different but similar enough. Could also be a fuel sensor / filter issue. Don The egg smell during acceleration is coming from unburned fuel entering the catalytic converter. Typically fueled at Phillips 66 or HyVee gas stations using non ethanol regular or 10% ethanol regular. The smell is there because the exhaust. Something to do with the cats, not being strong enough to control the smell under load or something like that. Sulfur, lead, manganese, and silicon can coat or "poison" the catalysts and render them inoperative. Activated charcoal: Place a piece of activated charcoal in a breathable bag and hang it together with the clothes. 01-16-2006, 11:39 AM #9. OK, my 24K mile '14 EB has been doing this for a while. I agree though, that I can't see how it would affect the. A rotten smell, like eggs or sulphur usually indicates a problem with a clogged CAT. I use the gas pedal quite often if you know what I mean. Regional service manager suggested that I let my dealer perform that TSB to see if it had any effect on the sulphur smell. My biggest concern is being subjected to dangerous fumes when I take my family for a ride. At first I thought it was from the CAI, causing a lean condition under acceleration, not sure. Spills on hot surfaces. I also get the sulfur smell after hard acceleration in my. It fills the cabin and also smells from behind if I am being followed. i took it 2x at ford caruso long beach ca. Sager for the engine to be a little fat (rich) during hard runs. New media New comments Search media. My local Saab dealer are now stuck as what to do. Sheeple wrote: There is a TSB for this. That's my routine after a few car washes. I've been looking in various online forums, I can't tell if this is. catalytic converter (s). Moderate to hard acceleration [Wide open throttle] around 4k RPMS+ brings a foul sulfur smell directly into the cabin. The windows were down and after a few moments the cabin was full of a warm sulfur odor. Sand, Premium Pkg. It was not gag worthy but very noticeable. 4. When failing, you may notice a sulfuric, rotten egg-like smell coming from the exhaust. Carbon monoxide is a result of incomplete combustion, and today's vehicles (if they're working correctly) are so well regulated in their combustion that they produce almost none. New posts Search forums. What's new. I've taken it to the dealer, and they've roadtested it with me but I could get the hummer to make the smell. 2. I still get the smell, even after moving and trying different gas stations for over a month. Billm0066 · #9 · Nov 29, 2016 (Edited) Also have the same issue and think I found the solution. If you suspect a. for the first 50% of the length of the on-ramp use 100% trottle. Car smells like burning oil. Currently I have about 2500 miles on my 392. Gents I found the problem for the WOT bad smell on my car at least. The root cause of the odor is usually worn or overworked parts. . 4mpg lifetime. It was up a slight incline and I could feel the trans and AWD working hard, although it was nothing out of the ordinary. Here's a link to one explanation. . O What you're smelling is likely hydrogen sulfide emissions from the combustion process getting past the cat converter (s). DilltheExplorer said: We have had a 2020 Explorer XLT for a few weeks now (2. What's new. There is a tiny amount of sulfur in. Most Replied Threads Most Liked Threads Most Viewed Threads Most Liked Posts2006 Toyota 4Runner Sulfur smell My Toyota 4Runner smells of Sulfur, where is the smell coming from? What can I do - Toyota 2006 4Runner question. I got the partial exhaust system replacement done that has the turned down exhaust tips that is apparently the latest TSB fix for the exhaust smell in the cabin. I have talked to the Mazda dealer and he suggested that I should rev up the car to 3,000 RPM and for five minutes and the smell should go. The smell continued and then the mechanic said my parking break was on; didn't correct the smell. You would need to have the car checked to see if its running excessively under hard acceleration or if the catalytic converter is not cleaning up the exhaust as well as it should since either of those issues will cause a sulfur smell. I read somewhere that someone on this site has 23,000 miles and still smells it. Whether and to what extent any occupant of these vehicles experiences the exhaust odor will be affectedThere are a lot of components that could generate a smell in the vehicle. Post by AndrewGS » Mon Jul 18, 2016 11:52 pm. Welcome to r/lexus if the converter is not working the smell will not be there. ago. #4 · Apr 5, 2013. Egg smells after hard acceleration is a common problem in a lot of other cars over the years and is nothing new. The problem was the rotten egg (sulfur) smell and sometimes burned fuel smell while driving and of course after I press the kick down once or after hard acceleration for just 3-4 second then the smell comes out !! I've read most of the topics on this forum regarding the smell :read:, some people said that it's the catalyst converter,. If you eat food rich in sulfur, you may develop body odor. Remove the oil cap to lift up the engine cover. There is no loss of power, no reduction in MPG ( 19-20mpg avg. Any hard acceleration, followed by coasting causes the smell to waft into the cabin when the A/C is on recirculate. If I accelerate a few mins after starting the car it. 2014 JK Sport B Hydro Blue - Rubi Swaybar w/Evo, 6spd, 3. If it really bothers you, you could try switching fuel brands to a brand with less residual sulfur. #1 · Jul 9, 2016. 5L TI-VCT engine and built on or before 7/9/2012 may exhibit a foul, rotten-egg type odor coming from the cooling system or components, typically after coming to a stop with the climate control recirculation door in the fresh air mode. I smell it whenever the heat or AC is turned on. It's as if the smell is coming from the vents themselves. it happens maybe for 10 seconds once a drive. Lay into the throttle and you. awng. Technical: Motorvehicle Related DiscussionsWe would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. com! TBN is the web's best site for enthusiasts of 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 Ford Thunderbirds (retrobirds). 1743 Views 15 Replies 8 Participants Last post by. 17,000 miles, 46. always switching off so that really can't be the problem. Thanks guys, i did a search but did not see this thread. When i slow down it is start going. for the first 50% of the length of the on-ramp use 100% trottle. Normally, the sulfuric acid stays in its case and doesn’t cause any problems. But if there is something wrong with the alternator or the voltage regulator, it can charge the battery with more than 15 volts. #1. I have 2013 ford explorer ltd with 3. #5 · Oct 23, 2004. Some 2011-2014 Edge and 2011-2015 MKX vehicles may exhibit an exhaust odor in the vehicle while the climate control system is in recirculation mode only. If the battery in your car has cracked, shorted out, or failed, it may leak some sulfuric acid. The smell is produced from accumulated sulphur that gets collected by the catalytic converters from the exhaust. Bad gas mileage and rotten egg smell. Compare the flow to a similar car if possible. This replaced the odorless freon back in the 1990s. EG021-04 2004-06-14 ENGINE EXCESSIVE SULFUR DIOXIDE ODOR. What's new. Which would be normal after hard acceleration on a…performance car… On the upside, a smell of exhaust means the. Fouled o2 sensor/. 5. Forums. Sulfur does not magically disappear, and is not a byproduct of burning gas without sulfur in it already, once put in your tank it's going to come out the exhaust. Customers may indicate the odor smells like sulfur. PhilosopherHappy2233. Post by AndrewGS » Mon Jul 18, 2016 11:52 pm. But this is more of an eletrical/rotten egg like smell. 2. I'd say it smells a little like sulpher or gun powder, maybe a mix of both. Rich fuel trims will increase the odor.