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My Car Get Really Smelly? This is a fairly common complaint. What causes it? It is principally caused by the growth of bacteria on the AC evaporator and in the remains of any water (condensate) still sitting in the plastic box that surrounds the evaporator. In a mild case it smells similar to a fridge that is opened for the first time after several days. In a serious case, it can smell a great deal stronger and was once described to me as being like 'cat's wee'. We all have…

Checking Your Cars’ Motor Oil **Checking the Oil:** Before you begin to check your oil level, first ensure that your car is parked on a level area. It’s more accurate to check the oil in a car whose engine is cold, and safer from burning yourself as well. (Though some car manufacturers recommend checking the oil on a warm engine, check your owners manual or with the manufacturer before checking on a cold engine.) Open the car hood and locate the oil dipstick. With a cloth or…