branlonious Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hi all, Ive got an 05 legacy gt (wagon) that has been emitting this chemical like smell for a few months. It doesn't smell like exhaust, oil, gas, or antifreeze. Ive taken the car into 4 different shops, including a subaru dealership, and no one can figure it out. The smell has gotten progressively worse and the car is now undriveable. Its winter, and to drive it, i have to turn off the heat and drive with the windows down. anybody ever heard or experienced this? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted February 11, 2015 Moderators Share Posted February 11, 2015 Is the inside of your windshield covered in an oily film at all? "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branlonious Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 You know, it kind of is. Also, the dust on the dashboard is greasy, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirschman Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 http://i.imgur.com/J1qPs0O.jpg Sounds like your heater core. It is in there somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted February 11, 2015 Moderators Share Posted February 11, 2015 You know, it kind of is. Also, the dust on the dashboard is greasy, too. Probably your heater core. You have antifreeze leaking into the ventilation system. You can bypass the heater core and run with no heat (at least you can keep the windows closed ) or replace it. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Did someone or something die in the car ? Mice like to hang out in the heater box. Pull the blower motor and make sure there's no surprises in there. The blower motor is a 10 minute job. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickle Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Well.... I've been wondering why the inside of my windshield has been getting covered in an oily film lately. Haven't really been getting any weird smells but the inside of my windshield definitely gets oily and makes it hard to see. I really don't want to do a heater core on this thing.... Damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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