Unsure of what is causing this, not brakes as has just had WOF and service done. Smells kind of like burning rubber or plastic, I have looked under bonnet and cannot see anything untoward. It starts smelling quite soon after the car has been going, approx 3 minutes. Can smell the burning smell outside of car quite strongly. Any thoughts?
kazbanz,
Dec 16, 3:18pm
Get the car on a vehicle hoist and lift it up high --Most likely cause is a plastic bag has stuck to the exhaust.Or one of the underneath covers has been dislodged and is pressing against the exhaust.
supernova2,
Dec 16, 3:21pm
Im with Kaz but did the smell start as soon as the service was done? If it did then maybe straight back to service provider for them to check in case something touching that shouldn't be.
intrade,
Dec 16, 3:23pm
only thing getting hot is the exhaust in 3 minutes so that needs to be inspected befor its on fire.
roseandsam,
Dec 16, 3:23pm
Thanks, had smelt it prior to service.
intrade,
Dec 16, 3:24pm
so did you mentione this at service time?
tgray,
Dec 16, 3:49pm
Oil leaking onto manifold/exhaust?
bjmh,
Dec 16, 7:16pm
does it smell like sulphur / rotten eggs ?
roseandsam,
Jun 5, 1:13pm
Thanks for replies, going to get checked out on Friday. Person at Midas thought it sounded like a plastic bag burnt onto exhaust and would have to be scrapped off.
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