Engine Smell Question ??

98GTNewbie · 08-29-2003, 01:00 PM

Hello again, I have a new to me 98 GT. During the test drives and so on everything seemed ok as far as engine and things. Now in my 7th day of ownership I am noticing an anoying smell coming through the AC vent no matter what position the AC is on. It seems to smell like Armour All mixed with a strong tar or roadwowk kind of smell. What could possible cause this. The car has 77000 miles on it, but runs well and looks new. Any thoughts would be appreciatted before I pay through the nose at a car service place.

Chris

98GTNewbie · 08-30-2003, 02:40 PM

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Originally posted by 98GTNewbie
Hello again, I have a new to me 98 GT. During the test drives and so on everything seemed ok as far as engine and things. Now in my 7th day of ownership I am noticing an anoying smell coming through the AC vent no matter what position the AC is on. It seems to smell like Armour All mixed with a strong tar or roadwowk kind of smell. What could possible cause this. The car has 77000 miles on it, but runs well and looks new. Any thoughts would be appreciatted before I pay through the nose at a car service place.

Chris

Just in case anyone has any ideas, I think the smell may be more of a coolant smell?

Chris

PonyTrader · 08-31-2003, 10:35 AM

Check your radiator hose, make sure its tight and not leaking anywhere. Once coolent leaks you will smell it for a couple days.

08-29-2003, 01:00 PM	#1
98GTNewbie Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 6	Engine Smell Question ?? Hello again, I have a new to me 98 GT. During the test drives and so on everything seemed ok as far as engine and things. Now in my 7th day of ownership I am noticing an anoying smell coming through the AC vent no matter what position the AC is on. It seems to smell like Armour All mixed with a strong tar or roadwowk kind of smell. What could possible cause this. The car has 77000 miles on it, but runs well and looks new. Any thoughts would be appreciatted before I pay through the nose at a car service place. Chris

08-31-2003, 10:35 AM	#3
PonyTrader Authorized Commercial Advertiser Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 10	Check your radiator hose, make sure its tight and not leaking anywhere. Once coolent leaks you will smell it for a couple days. __________________ PonyTrader.com - Your # 1 Source For Mustang Advertising!

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