CONTENTS
ODORS

ROTTEN EGG ODOR

CONDITION(S)

• STRONG ROTTEN EGG ODOR COMING FROM UNDERNEATH OR REAR OF VEHICLE
• ENGINE IS EQUIPPED WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER
• ROTTEN EGG ODOR IS MILD AND COMES FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT

POTENTIAL CAUSE(S)

CHECK THESE FIRST:

1. GASOLINE TOO HIGH IN SULFUR CONTENT
Use gasoline with low sulfur content.

2. IMPROPER DRIVING TECHNIQUE; HARSH ACCELERATIONS
Avoid harsh accelerations.
Alter driving habits.

CHECK THIS NEXT:

3. IMPROPER IGNITION TIMING
Have ignition timing professionally adjusted.

CHECK THIS LAST:

4. IMPROPER FUEL/AIR MIXTURE
Have fuel/air mixture professionally adjusted.

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EXHAUST ODOR
BURNING RUBBER ODOR