what is the smell?
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what is the smell?
Why do these new trucks smell so bad, like propane, not diesel? Is it the converter?, because my friend has a 03 dmax and his smells like a diesel, didnt they have converters? Will taking it off help it smell like a diesel?? or not??? WHATS UP?
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Mine stunk for awhile too. I thought I saw something about it being the cat as well. Not sure how many miles you have but mines around 6500 and the smell is totally gone. Dont take it off just b/c of the smell, unless for health reasons i suppose. The penalities for being caught w/o it can be steep.
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I experienced an odor that smelled like acetone or other solvent. On this forum I learned it was crank case fumes, which my dealer later confirmed. There is a TSB on the subject and the solution is a fuel additive that will give it a perfume smell--the last thing any good All American truck guy wants.
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Ahhh, these must be the new emmissions standards. The government says it is better and cleaner. Remember, BIG BROTHER Knows best!!!!
Put some miles on it and maybe pull a trailer and see if it clears up before attacking it.
Put some miles on it and maybe pull a trailer and see if it clears up before attacking it.
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Ever notice the inside of your windsheild on new vehicles? That film is caused by vapors coming from the new materials used in the interior, and you are breathing it! The EPA will be doing vehicle interior air quality checks next!
And people wonder why Americans have cancer at a greater occurance than other countries.
Wanna sell me your new truck?
And people wonder why Americans have cancer at a greater occurance than other countries.
Wanna sell me your new truck?
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Re: what is the smell?
Originally posted by Graphite600
Why do these new trucks smell so bad, like propane, not diesel? Is it the converter?, because my friend has a 03 dmax and his smells like a diesel, didnt they have converters? Will taking it off help it smell like a diesel?? or not??? WHATS UP?
Why do these new trucks smell so bad, like propane, not diesel? Is it the converter?, because my friend has a 03 dmax and his smells like a diesel, didnt they have converters? Will taking it off help it smell like a diesel?? or not??? WHATS UP?
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