smoke/burning smell Subaru legacy 94.

Asked by Dylan Oct 12, 2013 at 06:57 PM about the 1994 Subaru Legacy L Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

what could the light smoke and burning smell? it starts as soon as I press the gas and the heat gauge doesn't say its over heating. it seems to be coming from the passanger side under the hood next to the motor. it has full anti freeze. and all fluids are good. what could this be?

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wlogan answered 10 years ago

a small oil leak. check for a damp spot on the exhaust near the head.

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wlogan answered 10 years ago

you will need someone to point this out to you then.

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