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Your car smells like burning rubber because a tube or a wire has gotten loose and has come against a hot part. Rubber is burning. Something is wrong. The smell is the symptom. The fire that will happen when the rubber has completely burned away and the fire breaks out is the disease.
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Why does manual car smell like burning rubber?
Because your burning your clutch.
Why does a car have white smoke come out of engine and smell like a burning rubber?
because the fan belt is burning
Why does your new car smell like burning rubber?
My new car did not smell like burning rubber! When I had a gate smelling like burning rubber, a rubber belt was stuck and instead of turning with a piece of machinery, was caught. I would check the belts in the front of the car and look for one with a worn or burned place on it. It could also be a wire or tube resting on an exhaust manifold or on an exhaust pipe.
Car heater smells like burning rubber?
A car heater that smells like burning rubber could be an indication of a belt that is slipping. The slipping belt smell can be drawn in from the engine compartment into the passenger cabin.
Why does your car smell like burning rubber and slow down quickly when you let off the gas?
Check your park brake. Did you leave it on?
It normal for a car wheel to smell like burning rubber after a brake job?
Yes, it is normal, as the tyre, due to friction, becomes hot and so, the burn smell comes out of it.
Why does my car smell like burning rubber only when the heat is on?
It could be your heater fan bearing. But more than likely its something in your engine compartment that is making the smell. Such as oil burning on the exhaust or a worn accessory belt.
Would your brakes smell like rubber burning if the master cylinder needed to be replaced?
I advise you to perform a careful examination of your car's brake system.
Why would a car smell like burning rubber after having all the belts replaced?
A car may smell like burning rubber after having all the belts replaced due to improper installation or misalignment of the new belts. If the belts are too tight or misaligned, they can create excessive friction against other components, causing them to heat up and emit a burning smell. Additionally, any leftover debris or residue from the installation process could also contribute to the odor. If the smell persists, it's advisable to have the car inspected to ensure everything was installed correctly.
Why does your car smell like burning rubber when you turn the heat on?
A burning rubber smell when you turn on the heat in your car could indicate that a rubber component, such as a belt or hose, is coming into contact with a hot surface or is fraying. It could also mean that debris, like leaves, is caught in the heater or air intake system and is burning. Additionally, a malfunctioning part in the heating system, such as the blower motor, could be overheating. It's advisable to have your vehicle inspected to determine the exact cause.
Why would car smell like burning rubber after an oil change?
when changing the oil sometimes oil can be spilled on the engine block. as your engine heats up it causes this smell. it is completely normal
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.
