Hello again everyone! I drive a 2008 Chrysler Sebring Touring, with 151k miles, a 2.7L V6, and an automatic. When the car starts to warm up, there's a smell that's close to burnt rubber. At first it smelled like burning coolant, but it changes and it's getting more potent. I'd like to know what's going on before it gets worse
Check your drive belt. And, also, the burning smell could well be the insulation on some electrical wiring (perhaps a short developing from either corrosion or rodent appetites). I'd get a competent diagnostic independent mechanic who will find the problem, and guarantee a fix. (Walk away if they won't guarantee the accuracy of the diagnosis and the fix).
I'd also check, just to be thorough, if there's any symptoms of seal degradation in any of the fluids (oil, coolant, transmission) if a thorough physical inspection of the wiring and belts reveals nothing. A burnt seal might well be giving off this smell, as well.
have you had a gander under the hood?
