So today after a spirited ride, I noticed that when I got out of the car I could smell a rotten egg or sulfur smell coming from the exhaust. This isn't the first time I've noticed the smell after getting on her a bit. Any ideas on what could be causing it? I only run premium in the car and nothing appears to be melted on the exhaust. Anyone else notice this or am I just the lucky one. It's actually pungent enough that I can smell it from 5 feet away from the car.

 

do you have HFC or Test pipes?

 

how new is the car? when breaking in a new exhaust it tends to stink for a while

 

Did you pass gas?

 

J/k. +1 for test pipes or HFCs. Unless you ran over a plastic bag or something and it stuck to your exhaust.

 

My HFCs smell like shiet

 

I know I'm going to get boo'ed for this but the car is bone stock. It's an 08 sport with about 21K on it. I've only had the car for about a month now. It only seems to smell after I get on it for a bit. Just cruising I can't smell it at all. I can't visibly see anything melted on but it's hard telling. I don't see any smoke either. I can't really explain it other than a sulfur smell. I believe before I bought it, the car sat a fair amount. I'm not sure if that has anything to do with it or not. Should I be thinking about taking it to the dealership or let it ride for a bit. Of course with it being a "new" car to me, I'm super paranoid about everything. Maybe part of it is my OCD, but even my wife has noticed the smell.

Breftayka-- The smell does remind my wife of the "Temple of doom"!!!!

 

sounds like your cats are going bad then

 

Is this something that is going to be covered under warranty? Is it worth trying to run a cleaner through it?

 

LMAO @ Temple of Doom.

Yeah take it in. It will be covered if you are stock. You haven't noticed a power decrease or anything though?

 

clutch plate?

that sure smells rotten and takes a few days to go away.

 

Nope, not a bit. She runs as smooth as butter. Maybe I should stop feeding it beans!(sorry, I can't resist the fart jokes.... my dad always told me farts are funny, words I live by)!! Thanks for the advice guys, I think I'll have her checked out.

 

Maybe a squirrel took refuge in your muffler, while it was on the lot, and is paying the price now.