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What does burning coolant smell like?
It smells sweet -- of pancake syrup. Or celery seed...
New car burning smell?
The new car burning smell is probably just the oils burning off the engine. As the engine warms up for the first time, it will release a odor that smells like something is burning.
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.
At times your car smells like the engine is hot?
When your car smells like the engine is hot, is the engine hot? If it smells hot and the engine is not hot, then you have coolant escaping onto a hot surface. You may have bad radiator hoses, a leaky radiator, a blown gasket, or some other problem. You need to find the leak.
Your car overheats and smells like burnt oil why?
Oil on engine burning as engine overheats. Sort of common sense, don't ya think?
What causes Excessive white smoke from a diesel engine?
Excessive white smoke could mean a bad egr cooler which means it is burning coolant or it could be unburned fuel. You need to check and see what it smells like. Egr coolers are only on newer vehicles.
Why burning cotton smells like burning paper whereas burning wool smells like burning hair?
Burning cotton will smell like burning paper because both cotton and paper come from plants and burning wool smells like burning hair because both wool and hair comes from animals.
1990 mustang gt losing coolant not burning it or leaking it so where is it going?
If it is loosing coolant, it is either leaking or you have a blown head gasket. You say it is not leaking or burning it. Sorry, but you are incorrect. It is doing one or the other. Sometimes a leak can be in a location where the coolant evaporates before hitting the ground. Check you oil for the presence of coolant. Smell the tailpipe, if it smells sweet, you have a blown head gasket. Remove the radiator cap and start the cold engine. Watch and if you see bubbles, blown gasket. Feel underneath the water pump at the weep hole. If you feel coolant, bad pump.
N14 cummins antifreeze smells like paint thinner?
If the antifreeze in your N14 Cummins engine smells like paint thinner, it could indicate contamination or a breakdown of the coolant. This odor may result from the presence of solvents or chemicals mixing with the antifreeze, which can compromise its effectiveness and lead to engine damage. It's important to drain the contaminated coolant, flush the system, and refill it with the appropriate antifreeze to ensure optimal engine performance. Always consult a professional mechanic if you're unsure about the condition of your coolant.
Why does your Honda Accord smoke when its started?
It depends. White smoke indicates coolant entering the combustion chamber. Normally caused by blown head gasket or cracked head or both. This MUST be repaired or your engine will be destroyed. STOP driving this vehicle until you get this repaired. In the winter a small amount of white smoke is normal at startup and is nothing more than water vapor. White smoke that smells sweet is coolant burning. Black smoke indicates an overly rich fuel/air mixture. Blue smoke indicates the engine is burning oil. Normally caused by worn engine parts.
When vehicle is on it smells like the gasoline is burning?
You have a serious safety problem or a engine control problem. See a technician immediately! 3 minutes
When rayon burn smells like?
rayon is a synthetic fibre but smells like burning paper
