my car smells like burning rubber
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Asked by Nina Nov 18, 2018 at 08:29 AM about the 1999 Mazda Protege 4 Dr LX Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

my car smells like burning rubber. My tires still have plenty of thread and I use
the right sized tire and rims and the rims are original and same size as stock
but i painted the rims black so I am not sure if it is the black paint that causes it
or not

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KenF answered 5 years ago

Agree with LX, the smell is probably coming from the engine compartment. Check your coolant and check for an oil leak. If you can't find the source of the smell, get it up to a mechanic, as this can lead to a major problem if left unattended.

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