Stinky A/C
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I am not sure about the stinky smell, but I learned a long time ago that if you keep the AC on for a while that condensation builds up. After you turn your car off mildew will start to grow and will make your AC stink when you first start it up. I have been recommended and have always turned off the AC and just kept on the vent for a few minutes before turning off the car to help dry out the internals and help prevent mildew growth. Maybe this will help?
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I am not sure about the stinky smell, but I learned a long time ago that if you keep the AC on for a while that condensation builds up. After you turn your car off mildew will start to grow and will make your AC stink when you first start it up. I have been recommended and have always turned off the AC and just kept on the vent for a few minutes before turning off the car to help dry out the internals and help prevent mildew growth. Maybe this will help?
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Try mixing bleach and water (1:1, to get it diluted) and pour it down the cowl air, just at the base of the windshield. Use about 1-2 gallons. Start the truck with the a/c on and repeat the rinse using diluted bleach. Hint: use scented bleach for your sniffing pleasure; regular bleach scent isn't so nice.
That should kill some of the fungus. You may need to do this as you notice the stink returning. Living in humid areas makes the stink hard to avoid.
That should kill some of the fungus. You may need to do this as you notice the stink returning. Living in humid areas makes the stink hard to avoid.
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