You wouldn't believe how bad this can get in the Sequoia. If the back window is cracked in the slightest, it will draw exhaust fumes in, and when dumping massive quantities of fuel on a hill climb when towing, the smell is quite strong.
Eg003-03 / sulfur odor from exhaust / 02-24-03
Introduction: Some owners of Toyota vehicles may experience a sulfur–like or “rotten egg” odor from the exhaust system. Sulfur is a natural component of crude oil from which gasoline is refined and the amount of sulfur can be decreased through the refining process. The amount of sulfur in fuel sold in California is regulated, however gasoline sold in other states can have substantially higher sulfur content. Sulfur content also varies considerably between gasoline brands and locations.
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Oh I believe it! What I don't believe is Toyota's response: Buy better gas! :wallYou wouldn't believe how bad this can get in the Sequoia. If the back window is cracked in the slightest, it will draw exhaust fumes in, and when dumping massive quantities of fuel on a hill climb when towing, the smell is quite strong.
My Rav4 really stinks when I drive it hard. I can smell it with the windows rolled up and the air conditioning on re-circulate when I pull up to a red light. I will switch to Mobil regular fuel, that's some of the best gas I can get.
Dean, try this: I minimized the smell about 95% by stuffing a rag into each of the rear vents. The one behind the jack is a little hard to get to so I used a long screwdriver to help stuff the rag in place. Worth a shot.My Rav4 really stinks when I drive it hard. I can smell it with the windows rolled up and the air conditioning on re-circulate when I pull up to a red light. I will switch to Mobil regular fuel, that's some of the best gas I can get.
I have a 2012 limited same thing the flaps are thin.
Hello all,
I am still have problems with my vsc engine light I again replaced the sensor for front and back and the engine light still on can some one please help and advice what should be done now and also replace catalytic convertors please help
I am still have problems with my vsc engine light I again replaced the sensor for front and back and the engine light still on can some one please help and advice what should be done now and also replace catalytic convertors please help
The VSC engine light in combination with the described smell sounds like a dead cat. I had the VSC light on and rerplaced the cat and afterwards the VSC engine light was gone.
Regards Gerald
Regards Gerald
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