Cars.com illustration by Paul Dolan. Gasoline is very flammable, so if you smell it in or near your car, you should try to determine why before you start the engine.

Exhaust fumes for years have been thought of as the worst toxic byproduct of cars, but a new study found that another part of your vehicle might be producing more carcinogens. The new research ...

Therefore, gray exhaust fumes could indicate a variety of problems. Unlike the straight signals from white, blue, or black smoke, gray smoke is the wildcard that could hint at a few issues under ...

Fumes pumped from vehicle exhausts and caused by heavy braking significantly increase the risk of heart attacks, a major study suggests. Researchers examined links between air pollution from ...

Diesel fumes, meanwhile, are highly toxic and pose a serious health risk. Read more: 5 Proven Tricks To Mouse-Proof Your Car And Garage What Happens When You're Exposed To Diesel Fumes ...

If you see different colored exhaust fumes it’s time to pay attention to your car. Even if your vehicle isn’t flashing any warning lights, the smoke coming from your exhaust is a signal that ...

The smell may not be the only clue either, as this problem also causes exhaust fumes to become whiter (usually in the first three minutes after starting the car from cold.) ...

Preparing catalysts by sending hot, steamy car exhaust over them could improve their efficiency and reduce the amount of rare and expensive metals required in vehicle catalytic converters and many ...

This Luftrum Car Air Purifier With H13 True HEPA Filter has a 4-stage filtration system and eliminates substances such as exhaust fumes, chemicals and other substances that have odors.

While past efforts to reduce vehicle pollution have focused mainly on exhaust emissions, this study highlights a growing concern: "non-exhaust" emissions, which come from brakes, tires, and road wear.