Burnt smell ?
#1
Burnt smell ?
Ok so you guys know I purchased my 02' Disco (83k miles) about a week ago. First thing I had to do was go get an oil change & windshield blades for the front. The engine sounds wonderful no funny noises or anything..Perfect.
Coming home today I noticed just for an instant a "burnt" smell. Like a burnt fluid of some kind is what it smelled like to me. I checked the first day I had it and no leaks whatsoever checked the new oil and it's all still there and clean, the temp. Gauge didn’t move so I’m assuming it wasn’t the coolant. I only smelled this for an instant and when I got home I opened up the hood and smelled around the engine and the front drive axle and nothing no burn smell..What should I check next?
Coming home today I noticed just for an instant a "burnt" smell. Like a burnt fluid of some kind is what it smelled like to me. I checked the first day I had it and no leaks whatsoever checked the new oil and it's all still there and clean, the temp. Gauge didn’t move so I’m assuming it wasn’t the coolant. I only smelled this for an instant and when I got home I opened up the hood and smelled around the engine and the front drive axle and nothing no burn smell..What should I check next?
Last edited by Mackcm; 07-06-2010 at 05:13 PM.
#5
I know they didn't grease the front driveshaft I took it to Jiffy Lube. Funny you should mention that though b/c reading the forums the front driveshaft was my main concern it being a 02' Disco, but that seems ok. Spike the oil change was about 3 days ago that wouldn't have burned off by now?
Thanks for the input just reading the forums this last week I am learning a lot! Mainly that I will be spending a LOT of money on this Disco (this is actually my dream car if you can believe it) for years to come.
Thanks for the input just reading the forums this last week I am learning a lot! Mainly that I will be spending a LOT of money on this Disco (this is actually my dream car if you can believe it) for years to come.
#6
Depends on how much/long you drive it.
3 days for you could be a total a 2 miles, I have no idea.
It could just be a fluke, could be a leak.
Are your valve covers leaking? (they all leak, just snug the bolts and the leak will stop)
I am guessing they used 5w-30 and if so they will surly leak as that oil is to thin for these trucks in the summer time.
3 days for you could be a total a 2 miles, I have no idea.
It could just be a fluke, could be a leak.
Are your valve covers leaking? (they all leak, just snug the bolts and the leak will stop)
I am guessing they used 5w-30 and if so they will surly leak as that oil is to thin for these trucks in the summer time.
#7
Depends on how much/long you drive it.
3 days for you could be a total a 2 miles, I have no idea.
It could just be a fluke, could be a leak.
Are your valve covers leaking? (they all leak, just snug the bolts and the leak will stop)
I am guessing they used 5w-30 and if so they will surly leak as that oil is to thin for these trucks in the summer time.
3 days for you could be a total a 2 miles, I have no idea.
It could just be a fluke, could be a leak.
Are your valve covers leaking? (they all leak, just snug the bolts and the leak will stop)
I am guessing they used 5w-30 and if so they will surly leak as that oil is to thin for these trucks in the summer time.
#8
All the quick lubes use the 5w-30, they have it in a bulk container downstairs.
You can ask for other weights and brands though.
For the summer I use 15w-40 and 5w-40 for the winter.
Run at min a 10w-40.
Not knowing where you live...if you live south of the Mason Dixon Line, use the 15w-40 all year.
You may need to do a trial and error to see what oil works best for you though.
My truck HATES 5w-30, even in the winter time.
You can ask for other weights and brands though.
For the summer I use 15w-40 and 5w-40 for the winter.
Run at min a 10w-40.
Not knowing where you live...if you live south of the Mason Dixon Line, use the 15w-40 all year.
You may need to do a trial and error to see what oil works best for you though.
My truck HATES 5w-30, even in the winter time.
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