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(Message started by: Mike_Floutier on Dec 7^th, 2005, 7:37pm)

Title: Exhaust gases inside car?
Post by Mike_Floutier on Dec 7^th, 2005, 7:37pm

Hi,

I'm a little worried that some exhaust gas is getting inside the car; is that possible?

I'm getting that sort of smell especially when stationary.

Is there a gadget of some kind I can keep in the car to tell me if there is exhaust gas (I presume it's carbon monoxide) present?

Also does anyone know what effect it would have on me, bearing in mind I'm in the car, on and off, for around 6-8 hours a day.

Thanks

Mike

Title: Re: Exhaust gases inside car?
Post by Highlander on Dec 7^th, 2005, 9:11pm

I'd get it checked in garage asap rather than get a CO meter.
I dont think there is any immediate danger but exhaust fumes can make you drowsy and are potentially lethal.

Title: Re: Exhaust gases inside car?
Post by scorpio_man on Dec 7^th, 2005, 9:23pm

hi mike

cracked exhaust manifold? exhaust gasket gone?

Title: Re: Exhaust gases inside car?
Post by martin_rowe on Dec 8^th, 2005, 8:52am

with out any audable signs of an exhaust problem, perhaps you are confusing it with a smelly heater matrix.

Title: Re: Exhaust gases inside car?
Post by Scorpioen84 on Dec 8^th, 2005, 9:13am

on 12/07/05 at 21:23:47, scorpio_man wrote:

cracked exhaust manifold? exhaust gasket gone?

My guess to...

And maby the smell is strongest after youve been driving hard...?

Im driving with a cracked exhaust manifold... :P

Title: Re: Exhaust gases inside car?
Post by ScorpioInDK on Dec 8^th, 2005, 9:42am

Sometimes when driving - I have the same experience. When stopping for red lights - the car tends to smell of exhaust gasses..( It is only when standing still)

Owner of 12V

Title: Re: Exhaust gases inside car?
Post by 2tired on Dec 9^th, 2005, 7:33pm

Consider also the possibility of a defective tailgate or boot seal

Regards
KL