What is Happening When Theres a Burning Rubber Smell from a Car?
A burning rubber smell from a car can be caused by any number of things. A burning clutch often smells like burning rubber. It is also possible that oil is leaking onto the engine and burning off. Many times burning oil will give off a burning rubber smell. Finally, the most common cause of this problem is an engine belt. Various belts in the engine, when failing, heat up and give off a smell of burning rubber. Any of these problems can result in further damage to the engine if they are not fixed in a timely manner. If your car is giving off a burning rubber smell for more than a day or two, you should take it to a mechanic to have it checked out.
