An exhaust smell inside the car

Tiny
DURNING2006
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  • 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA
Engine Mechanical problem 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

When I put the peddle to the medal in my 2002 Nissan Altima 4 cylinder, I smell a bad exhaust smell inside the car. Is this bad? If yes. Whatta I do please?
Friday, November 14th, 2008 AT 1:17 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

This sounds like you have an exhaust leak which is getting back into the car. Lift the car up to inspect the muffler pipes

Here is a guide to help you lift the car up.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken

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Monday, January 29th, 2018 AT 6:32 PM
Tiny
DURNING2006
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Good call there is a big o hole in the exhaust pipe it looks like it just rotten through. I had it fixed and now the car does not stink anymore thanks 2Carpros
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Monday, January 29th, 2018 AT 6:34 PM

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