Sulphur smell when starting vehicle

2008 SUBARU TRIBECA
50,000 MILES
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CLAUDE595
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I'm overdue for an oil change (about 2000 miles). This morning there was a rotten egg (sulphur smell) immediately when I started the car. What do you think it is and is it related to the overdue oil change (there is only 1 quart missing). I'm getting the oil changed tomorrow.
Feb 19, 2012 at 4:35 PM
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KHLOW2008
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The smell should be from the catalytic converter. It is not related to the overdue oil change but could be related to the missing engine oil.

Feb 19, 2012 at 4:58 PM
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