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tmixdorf 09-16-2009 07:41 PM

Sulpher like smell coming from engine
 
Hi all! I have noticed in the last week a sulpher type smell coming from my engine. Especially if I have been driving for awhile and then slow down to turn a corner. Today it was even on stop and go driving. I just added 2 weeks ago the ATF to my powersteering unit and just wondering if in fact my unit has a leak and that is what I'm smelling?

I don't want to wait too long and then have something go very wrong with my car. I did check under the hood after turning the corner but could not smell anything or see anything unusal!

Any help would be appreciated :)

Clavius 09-16-2009 10:35 PM

erm... I hope by ATF your talking about a company... if not Auto Transmission Fluid doesnt go into powerstearing at all ><! Only other thing outside of this is maybe low oil level and its burning whateva is left in your engine.

fcpgroton 09-17-2009 10:09 AM

Our cars don't take ATF in the power steering. You should drain the PS and refill it with the correct fluid.

If that does not clear up the smell, then I would look for other leaks. Could even be your CAT.

Ozark Lee 09-17-2009 04:48 PM

You fellas might want to check the oil/fluids section of your owners manual. For convenience it is on the rear cover of most of the manuals.

...Lee


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