DeathMobile Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Recently the car has started to smell like burning rubber right after it comes to a stop and sits for a second or two. It's hard to tell if it smells while driving, but it definitely smells when you come to a stop or park the car. I can't see anything burning and there is no smoke, but it stinks pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 not sure if it is the source of your problem, but you may want to check your front right inner cv boot. It is placed really close to your exhaust and may be on its way or it is just getting REAL hot. Bump for other possible reasons.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars_volta Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I have the exact same problem today. Ive been smelling oil burning for a week and couldnt find it. http://www.sixthsphere.com/storage2/images/kg6wug1yl1iezqbdklv0.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloz2 Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I recently test drove an 06, same thing. Parked the car after a 20min drive, got out smelled burning. At first though maybe I was rougher on the clutch than I thought (popped the clutch and took off... Lol) then realized that wasn't it pulled the dipstick and no oil! There was just enough to Splash everything, but not enough to touch the dipstick after sitting 15min. You'd think if a dealer wanted to sell a car they'd look at stuff like that. Needless to say I didn't buy the car. I doubt your problem is the same, but I would look just to be sure. Current: 16 Crosstrek Premium w/ Eyesight & 05 Outback XT 5MT Past Subies: 14 FXT Premium, 14 WRX hatch, 06 Legacy 2.5i SE 5MT, 98 Outback wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars_volta Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Well that was a real pain in the ass. Everything was rusted together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars_volta Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Car still stinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaruowner840 Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I had the same problem. My mechanic said this is a common problem with Subs being that the CV boot is so close to the exhaust. The heat dries out the rubber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeracer Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Time to put it on jacks and find the source..That's the best way to find the problem. "Gimme mines Balboa...Gimme mines".....Clubber Lang - Mr. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keysersoze Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Could it be a burning plastic smell? I have had plastic shopping bags get fused to my mid-pipe on more than one occasion. Stank for a while until the bag burned off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars_volta Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 I'm really starting to wonder if I dont have another problem. Like a leaking turbo return line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eterenity11 Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 im getting the samething!!!!!!!!!!the rubber smell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PeteAWD Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Yes, when the front axle boots leak, the grease is spun upon the exhaust down pipe. You or your tech must clean the pipe with brake clean. Then you must get lemon Pine Sol and pour it in your cowl vent and run the blower while rinsing. Also, you must change the cabin air filter if your vehicle is so equipped. If you do not do this, you might have to repeat it, you'll have that lingering smell. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PeteAWD Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 (Correction) If you repeat the process with the lemon Pine Sol it will be more effective. If you do not clean the cowl vents the smell will linger. I've been through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I just got the same smell about a week ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 (Correction) If you repeat the process with the lemon Pine Sol it will be more effective. If you do not clean the cowl vents the smell will linger. I've been through it. Just be aware that some people are allergic to lemons, oranges and so, so if you have any allergic friends that may be a bad idea and it's better to stick with the lingering smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brilliant sleeper Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I got the same smell today, but it was the tires:p:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I just got the same smell about a week ago. Right CV boot was leaking on the cat. Getting bad smell at a stop. Being replaced as we speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madjik_Man Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Just be aware that some people are allergic to lemons, oranges and so, so if you have any allergic friends that may be a bad idea and it's better to stick with the lingering smell. A nice warning, no doubt. But there is no true citrus in Pine Sol. It's all chemicals and fragrances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze741 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 i actually get this smell too. In a 2.5i. 18k miles. -_- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedd Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 i actually get this smell too. In a 2.5i. 18k miles. -_- Noticed it today too on my 2.5i, 12k miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars_volta Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I think the stink finally went away. We had a couple warm days and I haven't noticed it since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedd Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Yeah, it's definitely not constant or every time I drive, I just noticed it once or twice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee07 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I got the smell too and it's smoking a little bit after I open the hood. Do you think it's the turbo or something because smoke was coming from that area. Also I have a inner boot clamp leak, not sure if that's why? Could it be just the right axle making this smell/smoke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotokan1509 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I had an inconsistent burning smell while moving but then couldnt smell it when stopped. I just changed my oil and the filter had a slow drip, which of course didnt make it to the ground due to the bellypan but I think while moving enough was getting tossed back to hit hot exhaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austin9535 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 My wife's car was having the same smell ('00 Jetta). It turned out there was a hole in her oil filter and the smell was burning oil. I doubt you're having the same issue, just a heads-up that oil can smell like rubber if it's hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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