car smell

2007 KIA SORENTO
67,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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engine compartment smells
Dec 26, 2010 at 4:38 PM
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This is a bit thin, whaty does it smell like? Burning electrical? Burning oil? Burning rubber? Any sounds associated with it?
Dec 26, 2010 at 4:41 PM
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like something died, possibly rotten eggs
Dec 26, 2010 at 4:46 PM
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MERLIN2021
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That would be your catalytic converter, and it wouldnt hurt to get it checked, Federal regulation syas this is covered for 8 years and or 80,000 miles, whichever is first.
Dec 26, 2010 at 5:18 PM
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