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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 03:52 AM
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so I was driving on the freeway with my driver window down and started smelling a weird air circulating inside the car. It's like the BBQ stuff, I swear. The tC is stock. I just have the StreetGlow bulbs for my low beams. What is the problem ?
Old Sep 16, 2006 | 04:01 AM
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Did someone fart in your car or something??? Sorry but I just had to ask.
Old Sep 16, 2006 | 04:03 AM
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no dude, just me and there was no food or anything left in the car. what could it be ?
Old Sep 16, 2006 | 04:15 AM
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Its time to turn those ribs over on your manifold!
Old Sep 16, 2006 | 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by OldYeller
Its time to turn those ribs over on your manifold!

Old Sep 16, 2006 | 04:23 AM
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sometimes you let one rip w/o even knowing. SBD.
Old Sep 16, 2006 | 04:23 AM
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check under the seats, maybe u or somebody dropped some pieces and they've just been sitting there
Old Sep 16, 2006 | 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted by stick_1NZ
Did someone fart in your car or something??? Sorry but I just had to ask.
A fart that smells like BBQ... I DEF want to eat where you eat your ribs at.
Old Sep 16, 2006 | 04:27 AM
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^^^^
Old Sep 16, 2006 | 05:10 AM
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you might be able to solve your KFC mystery at: http://www.poopreport.com
Old Sep 16, 2006 | 05:30 AM
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maybe you forgot to close windows.... and some body make "surprise" for you
Old Sep 16, 2006 | 07:03 AM
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I told you not to put that KFC scented tree on your rear view mirror.

Seriously? I think you have us all stumped!
Old Sep 16, 2006 | 05:44 PM
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if you have that smell come up again just turn on the air recirc. button and it should do the trick. u dont need to run the a/c.
Old Sep 16, 2006 | 05:54 PM
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^^his windows where down.
Old Sep 16, 2006 | 06:34 PM
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^^i know that.
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Originally Posted by KINGxOFxSKA
if you have that smell come up again just turn on the air recirc. button and it should do the trick. u dont need to run the a/c.
you make a false move like that after you let one rip your whole car will be gassed.
Old Sep 16, 2006 | 07:47 PM
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NO dudes, I'm not kidding. The smell comes out from the vent and stays for a few seconds. This only happens when I'm on freeway/highway and the car has only 4000 miles. I also just changed the oil at the dealer too.
Old Sep 16, 2006 | 08:01 PM
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Maybe... you are driving past a KFC

sorry had to put it out there...
Old Sep 16, 2006 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by aznpimp
NO dudes, I'm not kidding. The smell comes out from the vent and stays for a few seconds. This only happens when I'm on freeway/highway and the car has only 4000 miles. I also just changed the oil at the dealer too.
if you think there is an issue - you can buy a filter to put in so you are only smelling filtered air. The actual filter holder is there but toyota doesnt put a filter in. I think it might be behind the glove box.
Old Sep 17, 2006 | 01:42 AM
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I can't believe this question was even posted... amazing
I really hope you're not serious. It doesn't take a genius
to figure that-- yes as you are driving with your windows down,
occasionally you will encounter smells from your surroundings.

You pass a HUGE pile of crap --> You'll probably smell crap.
You pass a dead skunk --> You'll probably smell skunk.
You pass a KFC --> You'll probably smell chicken.




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