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Why does my car smell like its burning?

Updated: 10/22/2022
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Something is burning.

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The above answer is obvious as to what coud be burning it could be a number of things.

First check the fluids. If any of them are low it could cause a burning smell, top them up to the proper levels. If the burning smell continues then it could be some thing else. Or it could be some fluids spilt on the engine while it was running.

It could also be a malfunctioning cercuit, burnt wire, some thing in the engine could be dying out.

When in doubt have it checked out asap or the burning smell could burn through your wallet.

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