I'd like to ask Alphard owners if, after driving the car for a year and a half, there is a plastic smell inside. I'm not familiar with Japanese cars, but I've ridden in a few, and there was a strong plastic smell that caused headaches.

Foton Cummins engine, 2.8T engine having diesel entering inside, causing the oil dipstick to rise by two to three centimeters every few hundred kilometers. The high-pressure fuel pump has been replaced, and the injectors have been calibrated without any issues.

Is there a strong smell inside the car?

It's a common issue. The big smell in your car during summer is usually due to the heat causing materials inside to release odors. When you turn on the air conditioning, it helps circulate air and reduce the smell.

Hello everyone, I'd like to ask something. When I cold start my car, the idle speed is quite high and when I release the brake, the power is strong and it just surges forward. But after driving for a few minutes or waiting at a few traffic lights, it starts to lose power. When I release the brake, it moves very slowly, and it only gets a bit better if I press the accelerator. It's a 2007 model with an automatic transmission.

Does anyone know why there's a high-pitched buzzing sound inside the car as soon as it's powered on? It's been happening the last few days and it's giving me a headache.

What fragrance is good to use inside a BYD Song Plus? The smell inside the car seems quite strong.

I'd like to ask Alphard owners if, after driving the car for a year and a half, there is a plastic smell inside. I'm not familiar with Japanese cars, but I've ridden in a few, and there was a strong plastic smell that caused headaches.

2021 Outlander Vehicle Odor Issue. Background: Recently, the car was parked in an underground garage for a month, and the garage was somewhat damp. Situation: An unpleasant odor, like a musty and rotten smell, has started to accumulate inside the car. Self-assessment: I've checked the interior but couldn't find the source of the smell. I also replaced the air conditioning filter, and the air blowing out doesn't have any odor. However, as soon as the car is parked for half a day and I get back in, there is a strong smell in the cabin. The car has never been submerged in water or flooded before. Question: Has anyone experienced a similar issue and can provide some guidance on how to deal with this?

Does the G80 have any interior odors? I used to drive an XC60, and it didn't have any smell at all—the cabin was very comfortable. However, Volvo's soundproofing isn't great. I took a ride in a car-hailing service today, and there was an indescribable odor inside the car. Not sure if it was a plastic smell or something else, but even though it was faint, it made sitting inside uncomfortable. I don't know how the driver tolerates it. I test drove the G80 and noticed a bit of a smell, but it wasn't unpleasant. It definitely can't compare to a new Volvo. I'm curious if the smell will still be there after one or two months. With my previous XC60, even after being parked under the sun, there was no noticeable odor inside. Any G80 owners care to share their experience?

Since I got the car, I’ve driven it a few times on intercity highways and elevated city roads. At first, fuel consumption was quite high — around 12 L/100 km — but after some regular use, it dropped to 7.8. It hasn’t gone any lower since then, even though I’ve only driven about 500 km in less than a month. Honestly, every time I refuel, it stings a little 😅. This is my first car, so I don’t have much to compare it to, but driving feels smooth overall. Once you hit 100 km/h, tire noise becomes noticeable, but throttle response during overtaking is pretty decent. The thing that annoyed me most is the infotainment system. There’s no built-in CarPlay, so I bought an external adapter. While it technically works, Bluetooth is unstable, and the navigation voice won’t come through the car speakers. On top of that, the system randomly activates and starts saying weird things, and the voice assistant sometimes greets you with “Hi” and other times with “I’m here” — honestly, it feels awkward. I’m not sure if all Japanese brands do this, or just this one. As for interior space, the rear seat area is quite good, but the new car smell is still strong, so I’ve thrown in a bunch of charcoal bags to absorb it. Overall, I’m satisfied for a first car, but there are definitely things that could be better.