I have noticed since day one a funny smell around the CRD. I only smell it outside the jeep. I was thinking it was just some new engine smell but after 5000 miles it is still there. I only notice it while it is running. The best I can describe it is that it smells like bubbles. You know the kind you get the kids to play with. Anyone else notice this or am I just crazy.

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06 CRD Sport
Built 5/11/06
Jeep Green
Rocklizard diff cover
V6 Airbox

Loose nut behind the wheel???

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91 MB 300D 2.5L Turbo. Her's

05 MB E320 CDI. Mine

Uhhhh, your crazy!!

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2005 sport crd-SOLD No regrets

Antifreeze?

I have checked the antifreeze levels and havn't noticed a drop yet.

And I think that NUT fell completely off a while back so I shouldnt have to worry about that anymore.

Maybe I should check my wiring--someone posted a pic not long ago about a misplaced harness that was getting hot and I have never checked for that myself. Man I really hope its not melted wires

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It may be that your only purpose in life is to serve as a warning to others.

06 CRD Sport
Built 5/11/06
Jeep Green
Rocklizard diff cover
V6 Airbox

Burning wires could be a sweet like smell, I checked last night.

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2005 Silver Limited CRD 53,000 miles
GDE EcoTune / Trans tune
PML Differential Cover/Crankcase Mod
Tal & Hadas Grill Guard/TransGo Shift Kit
V-6 AirBox/Lunar Boost & EGT
Lund Cold Weather Grill Insert
OEM updated Filter Head, Cummins Lift Pump

It could be that 'chemical like' smell from the exhaust when the engine is idling and your outside it. Also, my rear swing gate seal smells like garbage every time I open it - it's the rubber seal itself making that weird smell.

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'05 CRD Sport born on 06/20/05, bought on 9/23/05, L.O.S.T. on 9/27/05 - modding ever since:

Daystar 2.0" Lift, P255/70R16 Revos, Boulder Bars, Reese Front Hitch w/9k Hooks, Poison Spyder Rock Ring, MOPAR Skids/Bug Shield/Roof Rails/Mats, WARN Hitch Shackle(Rear), 10k Hitch Hook(Front), Custom Tilt/Slope Meter, Ammo Box Mod, Rotella T 5W-40.

The CRD exhaust does smell different than a regular diesel and the smell hangs around after shut down. I assume it has something to do with the catalytic converter.

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Dave

'06 CRD Limited, Lt. Khaki, MOPAR Slush Mats/Skids, DrawTite Front Hitch, Mag Lite, Yakima Bars, Thule Bike Rack, Fumoto, ORM, 245/70 Revo 2

Wish list: Lift, Boulder Bars, Something Bigger in the Front and Back, More Lights

I guess it is the exhaust after all. Just that no one I have asked seems to think it smells like bubbles. Guess my sniffer is confused. So what does it smell like? I still say bubbles. But it does not smell like diesel exhaust.

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It may be that your only purpose in life is to serve as a warning to others.

06 CRD Sport
Built 5/11/06
Jeep Green
Rocklizard diff cover
V6 Airbox

The Surgeon General has determined that sniffing exhaust is bad for your health and may also cause an addiction to online forums.

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Matt B.

05 Limited CRD. Bought it new. 112k on the clock now.

GDE Eco-tune, rear differential drain plug (drilled and tapped the pumpkin), transmission pan drain plug, Fumoto oil valve, fuel filler neck restriction removed, front hitch, Hayden fan clutch, Sears P1 battery since 08, Mobil 1 5w40, 5 volt glow plugs, DIY timing belt at 109k