Odor emitting from exterior
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In need of some advise.
Hey Guys,
I recently acquired an '02 CLK55. This will be the 2nd one I have owned, I REALLY like this specific model of MB!! The first one I owned emitted a strong odor when idling and was also noticeable immediately after the car was shut off. My new one is the exact same, I find it hard at times to keep the driver window open when sitting at a light or in traffic. When I get out of the car it appears the smell is coming from the rear end, but I cannot be sure. I recently had it in for a coolant flush at the local dealership and they said the car looks really clean. The car had a minor oil leak and valve covers addressed prior to my purchase. It does not smell like gas, I find it hard to describe exactly what it smells like.
Have you guys experienced this odor in your ownership?? Any insight would be appreciated!
Cheers,
-Rob
I recently acquired an '02 CLK55. This will be the 2nd one I have owned, I REALLY like this specific model of MB!! The first one I owned emitted a strong odor when idling and was also noticeable immediately after the car was shut off. My new one is the exact same, I find it hard at times to keep the driver window open when sitting at a light or in traffic. When I get out of the car it appears the smell is coming from the rear end, but I cannot be sure. I recently had it in for a coolant flush at the local dealership and they said the car looks really clean. The car had a minor oil leak and valve covers addressed prior to my purchase. It does not smell like gas, I find it hard to describe exactly what it smells like.
Have you guys experienced this odor in your ownership?? Any insight would be appreciated!
Cheers,
-Rob
Last edited by RPB; Nov 23, 2016 at 09:06 AM.
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I appreciate the responses. I can see how one would assume the catalytic converters to be the culprit part, but I am pretty sure the cats are good. To be honest I am not really sure what rotten eggs smell like, if it's anything like milk that has gone bad I would not be driving the car! The first example I owned years ago had 55-60k miles and this one is at 86k. The previous one and my new car emit the exact same odor at times when idling. I hope we can agree it would be odd for the cats to go on a well maintained car at this mileage. The smell is more like something you would expect from an old American muscle car.
I plan to inquire about it when the car is in for its next oil change. I will be sure to post an update if they find anything.
Cheers,
-Rob
I plan to inquire about it when the car is in for its next oil change. I will be sure to post an update if they find anything.
Cheers,
-Rob
Last edited by RPB; Nov 21, 2016 at 09:04 PM.
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Rotten eggs smell like sulfur. Sulfur smells like demons. Stop at any shop you happen to pass and just ask them "Guys, does my car smell like bad cats?".
Cats can be ruined in a relatively short time or be perfectly fine for really long. You never know what the previous owner may have done at some point.
Cats can be ruined in a relatively short time or be perfectly fine for really long. You never know what the previous owner may have done at some point.
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When i get a spare min after the holidays i plan to take it by a local indy like the other fellow member recommended.
Best,
-Rob
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