smell in car, but not fuel

Asked by Caitlyn Nov 30, 2020 at 02:21 PM about the 2019 Hyundai Kona SEL AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

yesterday a tire was repaired on my car and then after driving it for a short time
i noticed that there was a strong smell of gas, but not gasoline, like the gas
from a gas stove. not sure what could have happened or what it could possibly
be

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James answered 4 years ago

Many newer vehicles have nitrogen in the tires instead of air. Maybe that's what you were smelling? The good news is you can just refill the tires with good old fashioned air. Hope that helps! Jim

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TDolby answered 4 years ago

Sorry, Nitrogen does not have an odor. A sulfur smell might be from the exhaust?

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F_O_R answered 4 years ago

Air is 78% Nitrogen. Remember that when they want to charge you extra for N2 in your tires.

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