Help: Really bad smell in the 4Runner

[freeflight]

The smell starts Monday and goes really bad now. Initially I noticed it after I parked the car with windows closed for a few hours. Then the car smells really bad after close the window for a few minutes. Both case enigne not running. I either use the A/C or let the window open when driving. The smell seems get away.
I feel it smells like rather like bad fish than sulfur or bad eggs.


I think I located the stink source last night. It was some water/fluid under the carpet in the trunk, which is likely from the grocery shopping last week. The capert smells so bad that I had to throw it away.

The car is 4 Runner SR5 4WD, with only 4,000 miles. I washed my car and cleaned the inside. Let the window open for a hour. It doesn't help. The smell seems in the air.

How do I get rid of the smell? Any air refresher I can use?

Thanks,

Kevin

 

[CMiYC]

Air fresheners are just going to cover up smells. The oders are probably into the seats, carpet, and overhead fabric. Your best bet is to steam clean the interior.

 

[DaveS]

Before I finally made a decision to buy a 4runner I was looking at a Honda Pilot and their discussion forum had a very good thread on eliminating problem odors which can be found here:

http://www.hondapilot.org/forums/sh...d=9142&perpage=15&highlight=milk&pagenumber=1

What seemed to work for that person's problem (and it sounds like she tried almost everything but a flame thrower) was a product called Natures Miracles, which can be purchased from pet stores. Hope this helps!!

 

[freeflight]

Thanks for your reply.
Where do I get it steam cleaned?
The seats has fabric protect. Would that be a problem?

 

[freeflight]

Dave. Thanks for the link.

The stain on the carpet was white. So it could be some milk.

Gotta try the Natures Miracles.

 

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