Burning Rubber Smell

2006 HOLDEN ASTRA
98,000 MILES
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COOMZ66
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I went on a road trip this weekend and minutes before i got home last night, i noticed the smell of burning rubber when I stopped at some traffic lights and again when i parked the car in my drive way. I drove to work this morning and smelt it again after parking up - I immediately felt the rims to see if they were hot, all 4 wheels were warm but wouldnt say they were too hot to touch!?
Also, im not sure if this is related but when driving on the freeway, i sometimes notice that my steering wheel shakes/vibrates...
Aug 20, 2012 at 12:11 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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the vibration could be a tire or balancing.

the smell could be a fluid leaking on a hot surface and you need to find out where the leak is.

Roy
Aug 20, 2012 at 12:15 AM
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COOMZ66
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Thanks - so i guess i should just take it to a garage/mechanic?
Aug 20, 2012 at 12:25 AM
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at least to determine the source of the smell. let us know so we can further help you.

Roy
Aug 20, 2012 at 12:42 AM
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COOMZ66
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thanks
Aug 20, 2012 at 1:30 AM
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If you park your can in a garage, place a few sheets of newspaper under the engine and trans, check in the morning for any fresh oil stains, let us know what you see in a day or so.
Aug 20, 2012 at 8:48 AM