SULFER ODOR FROM EXHAUST

Applicable Models

Model Starting S/N Ending S/N
1995 PROTEGE S0100001 S0999999
1996 PROTEGE T0100001 S0999999

0002146 Dealer Repair Information

Sulfur remaining in the burned gases is oxidized by the catalytic       
converter creating hydrogen sulfide which gives off a sulfur odor. This
odor does not mean that there is a problem with the performance or
function of the vehicle.

As miles are accumulated on the vehicle, there will be a moderation in
the oxidizing effect of the catalytic converter which will weaken this
odor. NOTE: This will not effect the converters capability to meet
exhaust regulations. If a customer complains about a sulfur odor coming
from their Protege's
exhaust, recommend that they try a different brand or type of gasoline
from what they are currently using.



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