Mildew smell in car when first started
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From: Slidell Louisiana
Mildew smell in car when first started
When I first start my vette up after sitting in the garage for a couple of days the air condition blows out a mildew smell. Is there a filter that needs to be cleaned or something?
Drifting
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From: somewhere in New Hampshire
There is no filter. Most likely there is mildew/mold in the ducts, this can result from condensation. Spraying a disenfectant like Lysol into the vents sometimes cures the problem. I believe I read on here somewhere that there is a spray made specifically for curing your problem, dealers or automotive shops may carry it.
Drifting
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From: Santa Maria Ca.
Running the heat full blast for half an hour or so will dry the evaporator and ducts out ,and kill the mildew/mold thats living in there.
I run the heat occasionally(even if it's not cold outside) for that very reason,and since I've been doing that,odor hasn't been a problem.
Another "Gem of Knowledge" that I picked up here on the Forum....
I run the heat occasionally(even if it's not cold outside) for that very reason,and since I've been doing that,odor hasn't been a problem.
Another "Gem of Knowledge" that I picked up here on the Forum....
Melting Slicks
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From: Orangevale California
St. Jude Donor '10
Best thing you can do to avoid this is to turn the A/C off and the fan on high for a couple minutes before you stop the car. This should get rid of any moisture in the vent system.
Burning Brakes
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From: Concord California
Ditto, same here, but only during certain times of the year does this happen. One way to stop it is, on your way home from a ride in the hot weather, about 4 blocks, turn off the AC and just let the blower run on high to dry out the vents. I get that smell from the vents if I leave my AC on and then just shut off the motor. But after doing the above, I have eliminated the mildew smell.. I also did the lysol spray, but it came back, my way stopped it pretty much. Good luck.
