Rotten egg smell
10-06-17, 04:38 PM
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Rotten egg smell
What can I do about the rotten egg smell i have now and then in my IS 200t?
10-06-17, 07:48 PM
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Rotten egg indicate something wrong with your catalytic converter. The IS200t is fairly new, you shouldn't be experiencing failures at young.
10-06-17, 09:07 PM
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What kind of fuel are you using? Regular, midgrade, premium?
10-07-17, 04:39 AM
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I use midgrade fuel
10-08-17, 09:05 PM
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I use midgrade fuel
I suggest switching to Premium fuel, something without ethanol, and recheck the smell after 2-3 full tanks of the new fuel.
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