After doing a fair bit of open road driving on the weekend, partly towing a boat with a subaru lancaster, I have noticed that there is a hot smell coming from the car. Is this a sign that i need to change the oil!
wayne472,
May 10, 6:06am
Is itan auto!
bmw22,
May 10, 6:14am
primarily used the gears when driving however
im_andrew,
May 10, 6:35am
Go have a look and tell us what colour your trans fluid is.
dent,
May 10, 6:38am
could be the engine oil burning off the exhaust which is comming from the rocker covers.
bmw22,
May 10, 6:42am
The trans fluid look normal. Is at the normal level too. There is no oil around that I can see, and the engine oil is at a good level. Has perhaps been a while since i changed the engine oil.
bmw22,
May 10, 7:37am
would you recommend an oil change!
gilligan2,
May 10, 7:47am
A car in need of a service does not make a burning smell. Your tappet cover seals are leaking oil onto the exhaust. thats what it is. Get your car serviced and get the service tech to check for the leaks.
bmw22,
May 10, 7:54am
I am guessing that if there is a possible leak, it would probably be at the back of the engine wouldn't it!
autocars1,
May 10, 9:35am
Probably your trans fluid cooking, does it smell burnt! I had something like that on my Futura.I ran over a plastic bag and it stuck on my exhaust.god that had me worried coz everytime I drove it it smelt like it was on fire.hehe.
bamz1,
May 12, 12:17am
check air in the tyres cuz
johnf_456,
Feb 10, 11:11am
I agree totally kaz, also make sure you use a genuine gasket has the aftermarkets one tend to leak later on.
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