What's that smell?
 

Ok well, here is the problem. When I'm driving on the highway or at say 55 an hour and just give it gas hard, it smells like something is burning. It's a burnt rubber smell, but only when I give it gas hard. If I just coast to top speed no problem. What could it be, and no it's not my tires squeeling. Just got an oil change, and filter is brnad new. Thanks in advance.

Re: What's that smell?
 

maybe oil got spilled somewhere and burns? I dont know but my friend's exhaust manifold is leaking so everytime he gives it gas, exhause smokes out of the manifold.

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Oh just great so now possibly my manifold is leaking. How beautiful. Life is great!

your belts might be worn out too....i don't know for sure but you might wanna get that checked too

anu

Theres been quite a few threads sayng that when the Max is pushed hard, the Cat makes a funny smell.
And this is considered normal.

So a search, you might find something.

IanS

I was thinking the same thing, do you hear any sounds that might indicate a slipping belt?

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D....d....d.....dooooookieeeeeee.:bawling:

Sorry had to do it(NO Holds Barred).

Ive had the same problem right around 55mph, and only around that speed. Its odd, but we'll figure it out, I cant deal with it much longer.

Doesn't sdeem like the belts are slipping at all, had them checked about 2 months ago, and the mechanic at nissan said they where fine. Hmmm the smell sucks, smells worse than one of my co-workers and he stinks!

A mechanic AT NISSAN told you you're belts DON'T need to be replaced!?!?!?

Who is this man, and why didn't Nissan fire him for being honest!?!?

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Ya he's cool I kind of know him just from around. But he told me it was fine. Damn I wonder what that smell is.

I get a similar smell after pushing my max real hard, or after long trips. I'm positive mine is caused by the bad A/C Compressor on my car. The bearing went out a while ago and burned up the compressor.

Sorry for the bump but Mine does this too but only when I push it going up hill and I was just wondering if anyone knows why... just though id ask :)

only because you bumped a 10 year old thread will I answer because its funny to me. Whats it smell like? gas? exhaust fumes?

:rotz:

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lol.....hey at least it wasnt a "new thread" haha. Seriously how many "my car makes a funky smell" threads are needed? Could prob consolidate them all into one thread and every smell question would be answered. He OBVIOUSLY searched....how the hell else do you find a 10 year old thread about stench? lmao :rolleyes:

If it smells like rotten eggs, its your catalytic converter.

Come on Behr...We can't B*tch at people for not searching, then when they do, B*tch at them for bumping an old thread :D. At least he bumped for the same problem as the OP. Like someone said, I'd rather have an old thread bumped that has had no resolution than to have a million threads for the same problem. Just my .02

Edit: I just saw he is from Maine too, so now I really gotta stick up for him :laugh:

This is actually a pretty insightful thread, makes me want to get my
belts checked out now.

Roten egg smell can also be a clutch slipping. But what these guys are smelling is probably the cat...i don't have any smells when i push my car.

Ehhh... I guess I'll cut him some slack since you made a good point. ;)

Haha thanks, I always try to find out if someone has already started a thread about the same kind of probs before starting a new one.

But back to the prob, it smells like burning rubber.

Burning rubber would be like a belt. Check them for missing teeth, wear, and play. When was the last time you changed them out?


I can't think of any other burning rubber smell that wouldn't be cause by rubber :p

If it's a sort of not rubber, but a burning like running hard, coming from the tranny area, then you might be a bit low on fluid :wall: since it happened and still sorta happens to his max still...

No.

Ok thanks, I'll check them right away.

wow thank god you were here to bless him with your ultimate knowledge.

Is this happening with the window open or with the windows closed?

If its an in-cabin smell and smells like rubber, then its coming through the vents. Does your car lose coolant? Is the coolant fresh? prolly need to replace the coolant.

If the smell is coming from outside then it prolly is worn brakes. Im leaning away from burning oil or belts, because the oil leaks are usually on passenger side of the engine and belts on that side as well.

could jus need to clean your car :p :laugh:

If the smell is similar to a NASTY burnt oil smell My guess would be to check the power steering pressure lines for taught-ness, they may leak under acceleration squirting directly onto the exhaust pipes I had a similar issue on my 95 max that was driving me NUTS until I thought to place the vehicle on ramps so vehicle weight is duplicated as if it were on the road. then with a Buddy had them turn the wheel and sure enough it made itself apparent. Only when the car is under load though go figure.

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