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Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by bdpeelgren, Dec 20, 2019.

  1. Dec 20, 2019 at 11:23 AM
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    bdpeelgren

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    I know this is going to be vague as there could be many possibilities but maybe you can help narrow it down.

    Recently there’s a weird kind of burnt smell coming from my engine bay after I’m done driving and the truck is warm.
    All my fluids are good and clean, I’m not getting any leaks. I’ve checked the hoses and belts and can’t seem to find anything wrong.

    Any ideas?
     
  2. Dec 20, 2019 at 11:28 AM
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    Jrharvey02

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    check your fender wells for loose plastic rubbing on tires...
     
  3. Dec 20, 2019 at 12:57 PM
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    Tower seepage.
     
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  4. Dec 20, 2019 at 1:03 PM
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    timsp8

    timsp8 Former Tundra owner for 13 years

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    Cleaned the engine? I got some mud on my engine a couple of weeks ago and it took a few days for the burning smell to go away every time I drove the truck.
     
  5. Dec 20, 2019 at 1:43 PM
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    Check headlight/foglight plugs
     
  6. Dec 20, 2019 at 2:56 PM
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    bdpeelgren

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    Knock on wood I have not had any leaks on my towers. I’m one of the lucky ones.
     
  7. Dec 20, 2019 at 3:12 PM
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    SilverRider

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    I was just about make a thread asking the same. Kind of smells like burned plastic after driving.
    I can't smell it in the engine bay and it doesn't come inside when I put outside air in the cabin.
    In my case it seems to be more underneath by the passenger side but I can't find anything. I checked the exhaust for plastic bags or debris but nothing. I can't see any leaks either.
    Any other ideas where to check?
     

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