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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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i tend to smell like something is burning. my friend said it smells like coolant burnin, but i dont think so, the temp gauge doesnt fluctuate, there is no leaks, coolant level remains constant, and everything works properly. Does anyone know why this is happenin?
 
Old Oct 18, 2008 | 12:01 AM
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new exhaust components?
no emergency brake engaging while driving?
 
Old Oct 19, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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Strange. Mine's doing the same thing but I'm afraid it's from a recent tune-up. Let me know when you find out what it was and I'll do the same.
 
Old Oct 19, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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Check around your exhaust, maybe you ran over a plastic bag and it stuck to your exhaust - melting away.
 
Old Oct 19, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by gwl
Check around your exhaust, maybe you ran over a plastic bag and it stuck to your exhaust - melting away.
Yes this is a common occurance.
 
Old Oct 20, 2008 | 06:47 AM
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have ya checked all your fluids to make sure they are not low?

or if ya just filled up your radiator overflow tank and put to much in it.... it could overflow from it after the fluids all heated up and leak out alittle which would easily hit the exhaust to give ya that smell..... my 96 had a smell when i first started driving it from the overflow.... but my overflow has a huge hole in it at the top corner from previous owners crash.LOL i just havent bought a new one yet since i dont see it being a big deal since it still holds fluid and my levels are all good.
 
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