when I get out of my car after driving I get a strong smell as if something is burning, Its definately coming from under the bonnet because the smell becomes stronger when I open it, I reckon its coming from the radiator maybe??? anybody any suggestions as to what it could be, The car was low on coolant last year but I topped it up very quickly so as not to cause any damage, No warning lights appear on the dash at all, B)
Thnaks for that, I have no access to a ramp, I know from doing the last service myself that there are no leaks (that I can see of), The radiator looks oily if thats makes sense, if i touch it i get a black greasy stain on my finger, Is that the way it should be? or does it have problem? :wub:
How long ago did you do the service? If it was very recent did you change the oil filter? If so I think it may be coming from the oil that dripped from there onto the exhaust when taking the filter off?
How long ago did you do the service? If it was very recent did you change the oil filter? If so I think it may be coming from the oil that dripped from there onto the exhaust when taking the filter off?
800 miles ago was the last time i serviced it (oil change + filter change)
The smell has been present for the last 5,000 miles i clocked up, I just kept ignoring it as I couldnt find the problem myself now its just annoying me
It didnt need much just a top up, The level is fine now, its full not needing a top up at all
i`m not sure what normal running temperature is ? :lol: The needle on thegauge always reads half way up when The car is warmed up and it doesnt fluctuate, seems to be fine to me
i dont see any steam now but when it needed a top up there was some steam bot much very little,
it could be anything burning F6HAD, i wish I could answer your questions
I think the next stage maybe to give the engine a good clean, degrease it and maybe give it a steam clean. You will then be able to tell if its something leaking?
Thnaks for that, I have no access to a ramp, I know from doing the last service myself that there are no leaks (that I can see of), The radiator looks oily if thats makes sense, if i touch it i get a black greasy stain on my finger, Is that the way it should be? or does it have problem?