There is a smell of something burning coming through the vents when the engine is idling. One of my friends had the same in his old mazda, only the smell was 5 times stronger. He said his radiator was leaking.
What's up with my car? Anyone knows?
Thanks
Andy

 

check your fluids and for puddles.. check for hoses laying on something hot

 

what kind of smell is it? is it a burning smell (such as something in the oven too long type of smell) or is it a fishy smell?
if it is a salty--fishy smell, that is your radiator leaking...if it is the first--then it could be an oil leak with the engine. I had an 87 Acura that leaked some oil and it smelled pretty horrible with the heater on in the winter --and it had a burning smell to it.
hope that helps.

=)

 

I ususally associate a sweet smell (kinda reminds me of maple syrup) to be the radiator leaking.......Never heard of salty-fishy smell...then again I haven't smelled all radiators ....