Atlantic City Auto Repair

Exhaust smell inside the car is a reason to stop safely and get the vehicle checked. Opening a window can change what you notice, but it doesn't fix the route that carries exhaust toward passengers. The risk includes carbon monoxide, a gas with no smell or color. The odor you detect comes from other exhaust components; it doesn't reliably indicate carbon monoxide exposure. At Sunny Service Center, we inspect the exhaust system and the cabin entry path together. Finding a leak is one part of the repair. The car also needs to keep exhaust away from the passenger space. Exhaust Leaks Near the Engine The exhaust manifold and connected joints carry gases away from the engine. A cracked component, damaged gasket, or loose connection allows gas to escape before it reaches the intended outlet. A leak near the front sometimes produces ticking along with the smell. The noise changes with engine speed and temperature, depending on the fault. Cabin ve ... read more