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Just found out the new car smell is really toxic, my whole family has been driving around in the new car for about a month, 30 minutes a day. should we be worried? we originally didnt air out car due to pollen season, should we air it out anyway?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

If it is true nobody will buy a new car and government will put a BIG STICKER on your car to let you know about that. If you pay attention at the gas station, each station has a warning sticker about the carcinogen in the oil although the risk is negligible.

Answered 4/16/2022

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The smell is not toxic but NEW and it will do you no harm. Good Luck

Answered 4/16/2022

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