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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 09:11 PM
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Hey everyone, I've got a question about my 91 Accord LX
the last few days everytime I come to a stop and park my car I smell something burning, when I pop my hood, you can't smell anything unless you smell really close to the steering column...any ideas?
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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 04:52 AM
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brakes, tires, oils, etc all have different burning smells. Have you checked all your fluid levels recently to see if any have been going low? or checked your brake pads recently.
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 08:59 AM
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 02:26 PM
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is it a 5sp, because if you have a bad clutch, and it slips under take off if will make that horrid smell of a burning clutch that mostly concentrates itself in the cabin, but it has a very distinctive smell.
Ughh :ugh: burnt clutch
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 93EXaccord
is it a 5sp, because if you have a bad clutch, and it slips under take off if will make that horrid smell of a burning clutch that mostly concentrates itself in the cabin, but it has a very distinctive smell.
Ughh :ugh: burnt clutch
yup, sells worst than tires but not as bad as mildewy coolant
<-im at fault for that but it still hasnt pverheated :lmao:
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 01:13 PM
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It's not my clutch, I know that, smells i beleive like oil... sorry I'm a newb
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 10:22 AM
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Have you noticed any fluid levels going down? Noticed any puddles under the car after it has been parked for a while?

power steering, brake fluid, or oil? Any of those could be leaking around the driver side
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 02:54 PM
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If you're not sure, just place a large enough piece of cardboard underneath your car overnite and you'll find the culprit in the morning. Your accord is 1991. Can't expect for it to be flawless. Good luck
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 07:09 AM
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Got it. It was my oil pan/gaskets. I just hit them to hard going down at an angle...thanks
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