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#31 of 862 sulfur smell by trenray by mhallack Aug 19, 2003 (6:42 am)
While I understand you being upset about this, let me advise you that leaving a window open near an active exhaust pipe is always a bad thing! Regardless of the sulfur smell every gas powered engine emits carbon monoxide which is most definitely hazardous to your health. The safest thing to do is roll ALL your windows up and crank up the AC when its hot (I live in Florida, so I have lots of experience with vehicles in high heat).   If you have to keep your windows down, I do think the exhaust extension/bend is a good idea.
#32 of 862 by hannerhan Aug 19, 2003 (9:38 am)
Good point. When thinking about the safety of your kids, it's not the smell that could harm them, it's the odorless carbon monoxide.   I am seriously considering getting the borla dual exhaust system for my 4Runner though (the pipes exit the sides). I think it might keep the exhaust away from the rear window...
#33 of 862 The real issue by tacoviva Aug 19, 2003 (10:07 am)
The real issue is the smell inside the cabin. We all expect it outside, but inside. Furthermore, Toyota is buying these back. Don't hesitate to go to abitration. Mine is being scheduled and I hope I get fair treatment. I don't see how anyone could think it's acceptable to subject a newborn to 5-6 years of sulfur dioxide. My back seats now permanently smell like sulfur. I have a friend who works with NCDS (National Center for Dispute Settlement) and they said that Toyota is repuchasing or replacing these vehicles. I'll keep you guys posted.
#34 of 862 Stinky by vaughn4 Aug 19, 2003 (1:48 pm)
I had an 03 Runner Sport with the V8. It produced horrible sulfur smells - all the time - all brands of gas and octane ratings. It didn't matter if you had all the windows up and the A/C on recirculate, you could still smell the STRONG odor. Toyota was no help at all, they said it would go away. Not so, after 6K miles I traded the stink bomb in. I couldn't stomach the lemon law process and Toyota's refusal to acknowledge the problem. I have small children but they could care less who it's harming. No more Toyotas for me. I always thought they were excellent cars - Think again!!! It's normal for a slight sulfur smell on the OUTSIDE but not the inside. Toyota needs to get a grip on this situation and fix it!!!
#35 of 862 When did it start? by mhallack Aug 19, 2003 (4:48 pm)
I would certainly agree that if you are smelling it with the back window closed and recirculate going that is a major issue.   No problem so far with mine, but it only has 1,000 miles on it...when did the problem start for those who have the issue?
#36 of 862 by q45man Aug 20, 2003 (6:11 am)
I am missing the point why should Toyota fix something that is you the voters fault for not pushing low Sulfur fuel regulations. They designed the cats to work with the fuel the government PROMISED but didn't force the delivery of!   This is why diesels still don't have catalytic convertors the Sulfur in the cheap oil would destroy them fast.
#37 of 862 q45man - exactly - by zueslewis Aug 20, 2003 (6:32 am)
many, many cars and trucks give this smell off because of the weird fuel that the EPA mandates. Not all vehicles and driving styles produce these smells, so how is it a manufacturer's responsibility?   It's NOT just a Toyota thing - I've seen hundreds of complaints on this subject from owners of many brands of vehicles.
#38 of 862 q45man and zueslewis by tacoviva Aug 20, 2003 (9:03 am)
You guys are missing the point. There are emissions INSIDE the cabin. The presence of Sulfur only makes you aware of it. Sulfur in the gas isn't the issue. Sulfur INSIDE the vehicle is the problem. It's actually a good thing that they put Sulfur in teh gas, otherwise, you may not be aware of it at all. It's a dangerous situation.   mhallack,   The smell was very slight in the beginning. In fact, at delivery I mentioned it and they told me that since this was a ULEV vehicle the converter needed to "break in". I like to think that they were misled as well, but given that their one goal is to get you in the car, I think they intentionally lied to me. It appears to be getting more intense. I hope my hearing goes well.
#39 of 862 I'm missing the point...OK, whatever... by zueslewis Aug 20, 2003 (9:45 am)
you smell rotten eggs, I smell the cigarette the guy in the next car is smoking, or the diesel from a bus - deal with it. Thank the EPA for your rotten eggs - we (consumers, through special-interest groups) caused it.
#40 of 862 zueslewis by tacoviva Aug 20, 2003 (1:33 pm)
The problem is smelling it for 5 years. I'm not too worried about myself but I have a big problem with my 3 month old having to "deal with it", and no you apparently don't "get it".   Consider this. We don't smoke in buildings anymore, right? Why? Because people who don't smoke would be subjected to it. Breathing emissions for 5-6 years can't be good for you. That's apparently why the exhaust pipe is OUTSIDE the car.   Furthermore, I'm a safety enigineer and I do analyses like this daily. Let me educate you. If you smell sulfur on a daily basis, it's dangerous and unhealthy. Prolonged exposure is proven to cause a vast array of cardiovascular problems. I understand that you are some sort of investigator? Before responding, read my previous posts. You'll find links to references that substantiate my claims. Investigate that.

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