Heater smell...
#1
Heater smell...
I rarely drive my car in temps to require using the heater. When I do, it kinda smells. Maybe the first owned smoked, but vent/AC.. no smell. Any advice on what I can do?
#3
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Chris-
I don't know what yours smells like, but I think what you are smelling is unique to the air cooled engine using the engine heat to warm the cabin. Either that something died in your heater tubes.
I kind of like the way it smells.
I don't know what yours smells like, but I think what you are smelling is unique to the air cooled engine using the engine heat to warm the cabin. Either that something died in your heater tubes.
I kind of like the way it smells.
#4
Race Car
Don't you know that you pay extra for that "Nuance". That is part of the reason your car holds so much oil, it takes at least five quarts of oil to make that smell!
JK. I rarely use my heat and when I do the smell is somewhat strong. It weakens after a little use.
Enjoy the smell.
JK. I rarely use my heat and when I do the smell is somewhat strong. It weakens after a little use.
Enjoy the smell.
#6
Addict & Guru
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Originally Posted by cladd
I rarely drive my car in temps to require using the heater.
#7
Rennlist Member
Chris,
All the above are right (even Dan !! Hi buddy !!).
Mine smells a bit when first used, then it goes away. Smells like hot metal and a bit of oil mixed in. The smell could be exacerbated by an oil leak as Mick said, but they all have that smell to some extent. Should go away after a few minutes.
The airplane has the same type of (air to air heat exchanger) heating system and it smells when first used in cold wx. Make the passengers a bit nervous though....
All the above are right (even Dan !! Hi buddy !!).
Mine smells a bit when first used, then it goes away. Smells like hot metal and a bit of oil mixed in. The smell could be exacerbated by an oil leak as Mick said, but they all have that smell to some extent. Should go away after a few minutes.
The airplane has the same type of (air to air heat exchanger) heating system and it smells when first used in cold wx. Make the passengers a bit nervous though....
Trending Topics
#8
Rennlist Member
I had a strong smell for a number of days after topping up the oil tank and spilling some into the engine bay.
Anyone know where exactly I should target the soap and brush to get rid of the oil? It finally burned off but perhaps for the next time.
... must remember bi-focals.
Anyone know where exactly I should target the soap and brush to get rid of the oil? It finally burned off but perhaps for the next time.
... must remember bi-focals.
#10
Three Wheelin'
The smell
After reading and dreaming about these cars for years before getting mine, a lot of it felt just how I expected it would, but nothing prepared me for the smell. OMG I love the smell of these cars! It just says, "this car is ALL business!" to me.