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What is the Burning oil smell coming in through vents in the van?
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∙ 10y ago
An engine oil leak that drips or runs onto the hot exhaust and the fumes find their way into the fresh air intake under the cowl area.
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Why is there a smell of antifreeze and white smoke coming through the vents of your 1997 Toyota Camry?
heater core
Why would my 2001 Ford Focus have a rubber burning smell coming out of the air vents when the car stops at stoplights at idle?
The first and easiest answer that comes to mind is that there is a problem with the cabin air circulating fan. BUT - - there is not really enuf specific information. Are you sure it is a burning RUBBER smell, or a burning PLASTIC smell, or a burning ELECTRICAL smell? All could point to different problems.
What does it mean when radiator fumes are coming through the vents in a 1995 corvette?
Generally, with that smell- the heater core has gone bad.
Why would a 1998 Jeep Wrangler have a rust colored antifreeze continuing after a flush and a burning smell coming through the air vents?
Does it smell like burning antifreeze? Usally it means that the heater-core is going bad. If you do not service it it can be a lot worse. You will end up with Anitfreeze all over you passenger side floor board.
1999 ford f150 with smell of anti-freeze through ac vents?
If antifreeze is filtering through your ac vents, other toxins could also be coming through. Don't take chances; see a mechanic.
What does it mean if a burning smell is coming from the air vents and now the air and heat do not work?
i would get some one to check that out it sounds pretty scarry! i would stay out of that room for a while.
Why does a smell like something is burning come through the vents for only a couple of minutes when the car is started in the morning?
The possible explanation for the smell may be that the heater core in the vehicle has a slight leak, therefore the smell of evaporating antifreeze will come through the vents until it is all dried up. Solution is to take the car to a garage and get the heater core replaced.
What causes a burning smell from the vents of the car when the ac is turned on?
Any smell from the car vents is unrelated to the AC system unless it is an antiseptic smell. Generally, the smells are environmental from your engine compartment, where the fresh air is taken from. If you smell something burning from the vents, then something is heating up to much under your hood. Check your compressor for a worn clutch, or oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold.
2000 intrepid with exhaust smell coming through the vents?
This can be caused by an exaust leak close to to your engine. Breathing exaust fumes can be harmful, get this checked out by a machanic.
Why would a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo have a smell of antifreeze coming through the dash vents?
i believe the heater core is leaking, a small pin hole leak can generate a lot of smell.
What causes Burnt wire smell from AC vents?
Burning wire insulation. Check and make sure there isn't too much voltage running through the fan wires.
How do you fix mildew smell coming from vents on a 2000 Cadillac Deville?
change the cabin filters
