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#1
10-28-2019, 04:49 PM
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I had my truck serviced for a good 10 days,(they had to keep it for awhile to get the problem to surface),nearly 5 years ago by an independent garage.
After they were done,I was told they "road tested" it. My odometer had many more miles then I would expect a local road test to be.I also noticed a distinct smell,McDonalds french fries. I finally contacted them and asked why so many miles guys? They finally came clean and said they use customers cars as their "Gopher'" vehicle to go for parts,errands,etc. Turned out they loved McDonalds,and went there daily with my truck I was told,among other places.The extra miles didn't upset me,as much as the smell did.I soon found a large bag of their always getting re-warmed french fries snuggled in between the two fold down back seats on the floor,where the heater blows. That garage soon went out of Business & I still smell McDonalds french fries till this day. 
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10-28-2019, 05:51 PM
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At least they didn't leave some old salami and cheese in a bag for you to discover.
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10-28-2019, 11:04 PM
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Be careful with how long you leave an O2 machine run inside the car. I have firsthand experience replacing all the "rubber" seals after a guy left one on inside a cab for waaay too long, with a house sized O2 machine. BUT it did remove all the bad smells, matter of fact it smelled cleaner than a hospital.
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10-28-2019, 11:32 PM
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Good advice Dustin,
I think I'll be doing a 3 stage approach. Spraying with a colorless neutralizer that has live bacteria to eliminate the odors at the source for the headliner, seat backs and carpets. Next I'll button it up with a pie plate of coffee grinds added to trunk and the cabin. I'll see how that works and if needed, I'll then do a round with an ozone machine. Going to make it smell like a Cuppaccino factory. Bada Bing!
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10-29-2019, 01:36 PM
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I would also crack the windows open when doing it.
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10-29-2019, 03:48 PM
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You might try FB marijuana grower’s groups. They have posted in the past a few nice tips on how to remove smells. A friend of my cousin’s brother-in-law’s sister’s friend told me.
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10-29-2019, 05:23 PM
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#9
10-30-2019, 01:27 PM
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Zep...
Take a look at Zep products...they offer a number of commercial grade mold and mildew removers and even one for cigar smoke [ask me how I know]
 You can buy them in stores and on Amazon... https://www.zep.com/
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#10
10-29-2019, 04:58 PM
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The old standby Ozium is supposed to be pretty good:
https://www.amazon.com/Ozium-Air-Fre...ustomerReviews
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