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Re: Burning smell after fluid change
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Originally Posted by 1986nate
Check to see you have the proper type of diff dipstick. There are 2 different ones, 1 with a notch, and 1 without. If you have the type that a dipstick with a notch is meant for, and you use the other type, you will have this happen. Try hitting the "recirc" button and see if the smell is still there or not.
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I'm pretty sure the dipstick is ok. The first thing my mechanic asked me to do was check to see if it was popped up and it wasn't. Before the fluid change, I had no smell with the same dipstick.
When I hit re-circ, there is no smell. It is definitely coming in from the vents.
On the fluids, I am using Redline synthetics so, if ATF normally takes a long time to burn off, this stuff is taking even longer. But why would the smell be stronger for a "city" drive and seemingly disappear after the car has been idling in park for a while?
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Tony
1996 Polo Green Subaru SVX LSi, 168,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF, Redline 75W90 gear oil, K&N HP-4001 Oil Filter, Mobil 1 5W50 FS (3qt) and 5W30 High Mileage (4qt) Oil Blend, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid, AC Delco A975C Air Filter, NGK BKR6EIX-11 plugs, Centric Rotors, Power Stop Evolution Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads
2005 Gray Acura RL, 165,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF with Lubegard Platinum Protectant, Mobil 1 5W20 High Mileage Extended Performance Oil
2009 Red Toyota Venza, 123,XXX, Mobil 1 5W30 High Mileage Oil
1992 Red Ferrari 348 ts, 82,XXX, Redline everything
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