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  1. #1
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    Default Need To Eliminate Some Old Car Odor

    Just got a used car which has some odor I would like to eliminate as much as I can.
    The previous owner must have smoked. Just want to get the car to a 'normal' old car smell.

    Since I won't get to the car in the next three months, I am thinking of getting some
    air refresher blocks and throw them in there.

    Any very practical idea(s)?

    Thanks.
    2001 Volvo V70XC/AWD/Auto/Turbo/164k Miles (Maroon)
    2001 Volvo XC70/AWD/Auto/Turbo/151k Miles (Brown)
    2002 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean/3.0/131K/AWD (Maroon)
    2005 Volvo XC90/AWD/V8/Auto 111K Miles (Black)
    2006 Toyota Sienna LE/AWD 124K Miles(Green)
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    1985 BMW (E23) 735i(US)/AUTO/209K Miles (Parked since 2011)
    1997 Mazda MPV/AUTO/4WD/173K Miles (Parked since 2008)

  2. #2
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    Odorxit...

    They sell a pack to put in your car. It works....
    2020 Subaru Outback XT - Pearl White Loaded-huge improvement over 2013!
    1955 Ford F-250 - 223 IL6, 4 Speed with Granny Gear, 109 HP, 4.88 Rear
    2017 Maserati Ghibli - Blu Emozione - GONE!
    2013 2013 Subaru Outback - charcoal Grey, Eyesight Collision Avoidance 110k miles
    2007 2007 XC70, Barents Blue, Charcoal Leather 215k miles
    1978 Bitchin' Chevrolet Z28 Camaro - Fuel Injected 383ci SB Dyno'd at 452HP 462FT/LBs Torque
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  3. #3
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    Spray some white vinegar mixed with water on the carpet ,if the smell of vinegar doesn't bother you! I removed all carpet once,washed it with soap and water and let it dry under the sun, smell still existed,not as much but still there.I did some research on the internet and sprayed vinegar with water mixed ,smell is gone!
    Hope it works for you!

  4. #4
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    I have some really nasty stuff, comes in a packet, drop it in a half cup of water, place in cupholder, close windows, come back in 24 hours
    Almost all odors gone (absorbed).
    Not cheap, I'll sell you one if you like, $25 shipping included
    All emails please use: jrl1194 (at) aol.com

    2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak, 112K miles. My daily driver and GORGEOUS
    2000 V70R wife's. Won't sell, now at 148K miles !! and still (almost) perfect.
    2000 S70 GLT SE with 29,000 miles!!! A time capsule, V70R front bumper, Volans, etc. SOLD!!! (I Will regret selling this!)

  5. #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by JRL View Post
    I have some really nasty stuff, comes in a packet, drop it in a half cup of water, place in cupholder, close windows, come back in 24 hours
    Almost all odors gone (absorbed).
    Not cheap, I'll sell you one if you like, $25 shipping included

    CLO2...Chlorine Dioxide
    Odorxit AQM

    http://odorxit.com/?ANUsingclo2&src=anim

    http://odorxit.com/?order&prod=clo2only
    2020 Subaru Outback XT - Pearl White Loaded-huge improvement over 2013!
    1955 Ford F-250 - 223 IL6, 4 Speed with Granny Gear, 109 HP, 4.88 Rear
    2017 Maserati Ghibli - Blu Emozione - GONE!
    2013 2013 Subaru Outback - charcoal Grey, Eyesight Collision Avoidance 110k miles
    2007 2007 XC70, Barents Blue, Charcoal Leather 215k miles
    1978 Bitchin' Chevrolet Z28 Camaro - Fuel Injected 383ci SB Dyno'd at 452HP 462FT/LBs Torque
    My build thread: http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=276139

  6. #6
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    Packed differently but, yes the same thing.
    Then there is this liquid spray that you spray on the interior, headliner, dash etc and wipe off in a couple of minutes. That removed all the yellow nicotine build up (and deep, old smells that are imbedded)
    All emails please use: jrl1194 (at) aol.com

    2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak, 112K miles. My daily driver and GORGEOUS
    2000 V70R wife's. Won't sell, now at 148K miles !! and still (almost) perfect.
    2000 S70 GLT SE with 29,000 miles!!! A time capsule, V70R front bumper, Volans, etc. SOLD!!! (I Will regret selling this!)

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