When I turned off the car, I noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. Could my oil be low?
2006-12-07 00:08:09 · 11 answers · asked by beth_0070 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
only drive the car in warm months so you don't need the heater?!?
ps and check the oil
2006-12-07 00:10:04 · answer #1 · answered by luckyducky0521g 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I depends on what the smell is, If it smells like burned oil, it could be an oil leak and the odor is coming through the vents. Easy way to tell, Turn your heater on recycle. This will pull air from inside the car and heat it instead of heating outside air. If you still have the smell after you do that, you may have a electrical short under the dash causing wires to melt. This would also cause the cold air coming through the vents if you air mixture door motor has lost power. In that case, I would have it checked immediately by a professional! Hope this helps!
2006-12-07 00:22:20 · answer #2 · answered by michael081278 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Providing the heater was working ok previous to the coolant level going low there is a strong possibility you have an air lock in the system and therefore no coolant circulation through the heater core. Also pay attention to the coolant shut of valve . These only pertain providing the thermostat is ok. With a bad thermostat you should at least get a little heat. Bob
2016-03-28 21:50:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clean out the heater coil to get rid of the smell, you may need to carry the car to a mechanic to do this. If you think your oil is low simply check it. Pull out the dip stip and check the oil level with it.
2006-12-07 00:09:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check to coolant level in your radiator first. If the heater never warms that is a sign of low coolant.
2006-12-07 00:20:33 · answer #5 · answered by papaw91643 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i were you i would have have the cooling system checked. it sounds like you have a coolant leak or the thermostats failed closed which would mean mean there's no coolant circulation it will cost less to have that checked first than have a head job done or second hand motor if you overheat it
2006-12-07 05:11:15 · answer #6 · answered by colin b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds more like you have a problem with your radiator. Get to a mechanic quickly beforeyou burn up your engine.
2006-12-07 00:09:57 · answer #7 · answered by Been there 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your coolant fluid fall below the minimum mark, get it flush and refill
2006-12-07 00:39:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want my opoinion, you should just take it to your local car dealer and let them see what the problem is.
2006-12-07 00:09:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is your heater core get it fixed right away
2006-12-07 00:12:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋