Posted on 10/31/2022

It is not uncommon for your car to smell a little funky. If you are like most people, you are probably used to the smell of stale air coming out of your vents, or the aroma of engine oil and gasoline that lingers on your clothes after getting gas. But there are some smells that are not quite as common—and they can be more than just a little, bit alarming. If your car starts to smell like rotten eggs, it could mean something serious is going on under the hood. When your car smells like rotten eggs, it can be a sign of trouble! Not every case of a foul-smelling car is going to be a major problem, but it is always best to have it checked out by a professional. What Causes It? The most common cause of rotten egg smelling cars is the broken catalytic converter and the presence of hydrogen sulfide—which is what gives rotten eggs their distinctive scent. Hydrogen sulfide can come from any number of sources: the fuel system, the cooling system and even the exhaust system ... read more