got a problem with tha ride...need help

[Chase97]

here lately when i drive my car somewhere and stop and get out it smells like something is burning. all the gauges on the car are fine and i get my oil changed every 3k. when i open the door i can smell it, so it makes me think it is coming from right under-neath the car or from the wheels. any help would be greatly appreciated and will keep me from getting bent by the dealer. thanx

[Nachius]

Clogged Cat?

Thats my guess what does it smell like rotten eggs or something different?

[Chase97]

it smells like burning plastic or something along that line. its not a fowl stinch, but it is noticable.

[ProjectX]

check for gasket leaks in the engine bay and oil pan

[SlowAssTA]

you didnt run over some plastic bag did you, i did in my car and it melted all over the y-pipe, went away after about a month... lol

[Chase97]

Well I had the guys that changed my oil say that i had a transmission seal leaking. would that cause a smell like that. my first thought also, was that i had ran over a plastic bag and it got stuck around my exhaust or something. but i didnt think it would take that long to burn off. if its just a plastic bag on my exhaust i will find out when i get my flowmaster catback put on next week.

[cixelsyD21]

Do you have an m5? Maybe you are burning the clutch?

[strange_trp]

trans fluid burning does not smell really like burning plastic. more like some kind of fluid that's burning...

if you're smelling burning plastic, a wiring harness plastic conduit or connector may have gotten loose and may be melting on exhust/engine components... look for this when you install your exhaust system. look carefully... there is a chance that a careful inspection may prevent a fire. or a nasty melted wiring harness...

who was it... smoky the bear? said, "only you can prevent forest fires..." wise words from someone called "smoky."