Sulphur like whiff
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The Griff is parked inside the garage when not in use.
Of late, there is a sulphur/gas like smell coming from where the car is parked.
It has got quite strong now and can be smelt from outside the garage door and in the hall.
I'm sure its coming from the car.
Any suggestions what this could be?
Of late, there is a sulphur/gas like smell coming from where the car is parked.
It has got quite strong now and can be smelt from outside the garage door and in the hall.
I'm sure its coming from the car.
Any suggestions what this could be?
zumbruk said:
If it's a catted one, then it's the cats. if there's sulphur in the fuel, then the cats oxidise it to SO2, which stinks. You get whiffs of it in the street occasionally.
If it's not a catted one, then gawd knows.
Yep, it will be the cats, try organising some ventilation in your garage...
zumbruk said:
If it's a catted one, then it's the cats. if there's sulphur in the fuel, then the cats oxidise it to SO2, which stinks. You get whiffs of it in the street occasionally.
If it's not a catted one, then gawd knows.
Yeah, it is catted.
Does this mean they are knackered or what?
How can it be prevented?
>> Edited by lazyitus on Wednesday 12th November 11:55
lazyitus said:
Does this mean they are knackered or what?
How can it be prevented?
This is sometimes just an unpleasant feature of catalytic converters, usually nothing to worry about, the smell usually comes and goes, ignore it, unless it is there all the time, then take specialist advice....
lazyitus said:
If it's a catted one, then it's the cats. if there's sulphur in the fuel, then the cats oxidise it to SO2, which stinks. You get whiffs of it in the street occasionally.
If it's not a catted one, then gawd knows.
Yeah, it is catted.
Does this mean they are knackered or what?
How can it be prevented?
>> Edited by lazyitus on Wednesday 12th November 11:55
No, the cats are not knackered - they're doing what they're supposed to. It may help to change brands of fuel - in particular to switch to a low sulphur brand.
zumbruk said:
No, the cats are not knackered - they're doing what they're supposed to. It may help to change brands of fuel - in particular to switch to a low sulphur brand.
I use Optimax which I believe to be really low in sulphur.
Maybe not low enough!
>> Edited by lazyitus on Wednesday 12th November 12:26
Lazyitus, solve the problem at source with a tin-opener, big stick and some gaffer tape to stick it all back afterwards.
Besides, my car is safer - SO2 dissolves in the lungs to produce sulphurous acid... and think of all the little kiddies that would be affected otherwise...
Suppose I'd better get on with some work!
Besides, my car is safer - SO2 dissolves in the lungs to produce sulphurous acid... and think of all the little kiddies that would be affected otherwise...
Suppose I'd better get on with some work!
kevinday said:
If there is a sulphur smell when the car is not in use then I suggest you check out the battery, it is full of sulphuric acid, or at least it should be. Check it has not cracked and is leaking.
And be very careful - if the smell gets stronger in the battery area get some rubber gloves on quick, and don't touch anything else or you'll get holes in it! Can't see how a battery can split, but if it has hopefully any leakage will be retained in the battery box and not got into the carpet...
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