April 1, 2022 by Jake Schell
The sky is clearing. The sweet smell of blooming flowers fills the fresh Spring air. The warming air serves as a welcoming announcement that the cold closeness that winter demands is slowly fading into history for another year.
As the days grow warmer, a strong fish smell, reminiscent of the fish drying racks in a fishing village, makes itself known in the truck cab for the initial minutes of operation. Then, the effervescent stench filling the cab interior begins to diminish, only to reappear like the last winter gasps, with each restart after the truck sits for a time. Oh, the joys of Spring!
The longer these leak issues continue, the greater the potential for unwanted smells to continue. Moreover, moisture in these sheet metal pockets also creates a potential corrosion and rust concern. Of course, when the bottom of the door falls out, the smell will likely be eliminated Better to just check the integrity of the weather stripping and ensure the sheet metal drains are clear and not allowing moisture to collect.
Yes, Spring is here and Summer is just around the corner. So don’t let those unwelcome fishy odors deter your enjoyment of warmer and brighter days. In fact, you might consider prepping your fishing gear for the start of Spring so you can truly enjoy the joys of fishing – and with it, the fresh, briny and sweet taste of your catch of the day.
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About the Author
Jake Schell
Jake Schell is the Associate Product Manager for Mitchell 1’s commercial vehicle product line. He has been with Mitchell 1 since 2001. Prior to coming to Mitchell 1, Jake spent 20 years as a technician, with Chevrolet Master certification in the transmission category as well as ASE certifications in both car and truck.
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