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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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Sometimes when driving, there is this slight burnt smell in the cabin air and it is most noticable when I open the pocket door to retrieve my sunglasses. Anyone know what could be causing this smell?
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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Have you had maintenance work done lately, ie: spark plugs or exhaust work or manifold repair/replacement?

All the above will cause a strange burning oil smell for a few days depending on the process or product used on removal or installation.
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Originally Posted by Fern
Have you had maintenance work done lately, ie: spark plugs or exhaust work or manifold repair/replacement?

All the above will cause a strange burning oil smell for a few days depending on the process or product used on removal or installation.
I have not done anthing lately. It does not smell like oil burning but like a electrical short of a wire or motor.
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