Fixing Burning Smells On Your Car

Scotty Kilmer, auto mechanic for the last 47 years, shows how you can fix your car when it's giving off burning smells. If a vehicle has burning smells you need to check it out right away.
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[@jasonmcnamara2079]

how long to do the actual job less video stuff?

[@KinBDutMean]

Scotty Kilmer sir just want to ask I have a 2018 innova toyota suv...is it normal that everytime a smoke belcher vehicle is in frint of me...the smoke smells inside the car? thank you sir!

[@kingakuma7]

I get a smoke smell when my gas tank is on or near empty, is that normal or should I fix something?

[@redxican2345]

07 crown victoria when i turn on heater smell like burn oil

[@thomasgriffin8269]

Was this an 8 cylinder vehicle? The reason you had a front cover and and then you had to remove the back valve cover..

[@EffendiChung]

Nobody else speaks like an old seasoned mechanic. Love your show and the whole presentation. Been doing my own repairs to my car whenever I can, your show sure is helping with those little tricks up your sleeves. Thanks a lot man.

[@chevelle99xify]

To boring , we never get bored watching you work scotty. Remember that. Love this long video. Keep em, coming.

[@mike216ism]

Scotty is a beast mode mechanic. Love watching him work. Have learned so much and many tricks along the way. I try to do everything myself. Love all the videos Scotty! Hope nothing but the best for you and your family Scotty!

[@unclegrim]

0:34 That shattering in the background made me laugh out loud. Classic Scotty.

[@jroberts7387]

That's the best part of the video lol

[@HelloThereUniverse]

STUPID beauty cover indeed!

[@friedchicken1]

lol I laughed too!! the only thing missing was the cat screaming

[@1987yuksel]

Yes that is the best part of the video 😂😄😄😄

[@DanielJaegerFilms]

I literally just did these gaskets on an Avalon two days ago. Great video!

[@AshokSharma-fu1ry]

DanielJaegerFilms was it as hard? I have to do mine on a Avalon 98 v6

[@chasemiller7974]

Ashok Sharma It is, because it is a transverse V6 engine so it's the same process.

[@issy4247]

DanielJaegerFilms I have a 95 Avalon that needs this done

[@billybassman21]

Depending on the car, it might be a good time to go ahead and replace the sparkplugs while you have everything apart.

[@kelly_1111]

I'm so stressed with all the mechanics have been dealing with that I just want my car running good and I've been screwed I wish I had someone like you around because I would definitely give you business. Great videos thank you

[@JSowder21]

What’s your car doing?

[@TheKoderius]

your videos are just keep getting better! i always wondered how the heck u get to those backside manifold gaskets.

[@wordwhackergbk]

I really enjoy and appreciate your videos, Scotty. It feels like visiting a good, helpful friend!

[@solagesture.9982]

you make it so easy to do. Thus, I like your energy, and your sense of humour. thumbs up!

[@amilkargarcia1687]

This dude is the best! Congratulations Scott your videos helped me a lot not to get rob by those mechanics.

[@Cheezincharlie]

Scotty Kilmer You've done it again, every single repair I've planned to do you show a video how to do it the day before, beautiful.

[@bliglum]

Mr. Kilmer, you tha man!! Offering great advice with a touch of flair. Keep up the good work man!

[@paulthetallsigma1552]

I have to hand it to you scotty your endings are funny and random..

[@N54-]

Man you made me go on a feel trip haha

[@PixelBrainMush]

paul wilson Plus he never plugs the crappy tools. It's always the useful stuff.

[@09211992ham]

lol

[@zackaryorand2799]

"And with enough cursing and swearing and cutting your hands" lol

[@khalidmuhammad1991]

Thank you Scotty, I just got my gaskit changed. I like how your vedios are short and useful. Thabks a lot

[@100mgd]

When the day comes that we loose Scotty Kilmer (Hopefully it won't be for another 40-50+ years), it will be a sad day. I love your Enthusiasm and videos! Keep them coming! You've got my 'likes!

[@BlueSky-zj4gf]

This man makes every fix just like that. Thanks for the video.

[@SleekMouse]

I love love love this video. He shows his process in depth and that's really nifty.

[@MissKimmyRose]

Love these vlogs so easy to follow and understand

[@meady200]

Love these videos - haven't seen off the wall minor stuff like this filmed with enthusiasm since Keith Floyd's cooking shows :-) nice one Scotty!

[@jessortega4639]

best channel on KZbin.. hands down!😁👍

[@kkastenk]

Hey Scotty, Awesome job!! Greetings from Brazil!!

[@johndunston2394]

Another great video Scotty. Very helpful.

[@HR-wd6cw]

Quick note : On some older vehicles the valve cover bolts may not have "stops" on them so you'll idealy want to find the torque rating and torque them to spec. In some cases (if the valve cover is metal or aluminum) overtightening can warp the cover and thus cause a leak. Less likely on plastic ones as they generally won't warp (they can though) from overtightening. This is also a good example of why 4 cylinder inline engines (or at least longitudinal V engines are better than transverse V engines....

[@SamFisher300]

Another Great Video keep them coming

[@MrClassicDoctorWho]

Last time I smelt burning from my car, it was the alternator on fire 😂

[@RG615]

Hey Scottie.....your awesome. Thx for this video. Stay cool. ✌

[@anthonycarla2322]

You reminds me of the hodge twins but for cars. Really good informative stuff with a taste of old grumpy man humor. LOL

[@33Skygazer]

Great video, Scotty!! Another reason I like my cheap Nissan & Toyota: relatively easy repairs. I can only imagine what the labor cost would be for that job...

[@Lyfehurts66]

Great video 📹 as usual 👌 👏..

[@Me11oCarm]

You're awesome, my man. I would've never attempted this before watching.

[@richardg7664]

I really dig your Toyota Celica! Thanks for the video!

[@jayzevahc1041]

I’m so glad I came across your channel.

[@joewellindowd5664]

This guy is great. I can just imagine his neighbors screaming over to him thou. Like “shut up with those damn videos Scottie” but honestly I’m opening up a Scottie’s KZbin video mechanic service

[@khalidalsahalaney2027]

Very Useful Information Thanks

[@scarfacejan3]

Nice video Scottie 👍

[@NeilVanceNeilVance]

Excellent! .... This is one of your bigger ballsy skill level numbers.

[@eduardoromero5888]

This is why I love my Honda. I know we Honda owners get a bad rep. But they make great cars, plus I love working on it. Easy to fix.

[@dReMiXeDg]

ur new name is Mr.Random lmao love your angles lol

[@itsmistersmoke]

Thank you Scotty. Merry Christmas

[@scottykilmer]

Merry Christmas

[@eloyzavala3362]

Scotty Kilmer HI Scotty,? 2000 neon, smells like some burned, but I can't figure out what it is. any ideas?

[@FritzMadness]

scotty is the best!!

[@vgbr88]

Good timing - I'm just replacing my valve covers, Scotty. Unrelated question, when my LS400 is on the highway going, say 60mph, and I'm driving through a curve, still 60mph, I feel my steering wheel move slightly left and right continuously during the turn. I don't feel this while driving straight. It also looks like the LH front outer tire is showing extra wear. What do you think could be the problem?

[@alihani8875]

Thanks man you are the best👍🏻👍🏻

[@leogetz31ify]

Hey scotty great video. I have same issue with leak n my exhaust .i was wondering if it can catch fire . Since at the moment i can't pay to fix

[@DeathMammoth91]

Hello Scotty, love your videos! My father has a 3.8L 1997 Chrysler Town and Country and has transmission fluid leaking everywhere. A mechanic he knows told him it is the "Transmission Valve" does this sound accurate or plausible? If not, what are some common leaking spots with this van? Thanks a lot!!

[@cv.9509]

Nice job😀👍

[@interludo]

luv the ends!

[@TommasoBocci]

..."Take off the stupid beauty cover *glass breaking noise* and look at the valve cover gasket" xD

[@boldsign]

Yeah I couldn't help but laugh at how funny that was.

[@chriscooper3503]

Tommaso Bocci that was too funny

[@davidreali9642]

Wrong

[@sterlingwitherspoon5709]

😂😅🤣

[@paulclement9118]

0:33 made me smile

[@verlinsupersaintcasey6494]

I love the way you do your work of helping others attack car work, in a way that lessens the intimidation factor of doing some jobs for the beginner techs. And with these newer cars you indeed do have a swearing session on most jobs do too how tight they make engine bays and all that extra crap in cars today! If you have time to reply, I do have a question. 03 Kia Optima my son bought at Copart, came with the strangest smell on the inside and I can't find it. It's a constant smell whether the car is on or not. It isn't an oil burn smell that at 50yrs. Old I've ever smelled, but everything works fine, the car was wrecked on the driver side fender which has been fixed. It to me smells like a spray adhesive or something of that nature even if we leave the windows down. We leave them down over night and its still there strong as ever the next day. I hope you have a clue too help do to your experience and because I don't want my son driving a death trap. Thanks again for the videos.

[@willbill808]

I'm a big fan of your channel Scotty! I have a question for you.. I have an 05 Tacoma pickup with the 2.7 2TR-FE inline 4. I always let it warm up to within the temp gauge range before I drive it (It idles high when cold). But, sometimes after it warms up most of the way to the middle of the gauge after a few miles of driving in cold weather, I smell a little burning oil. Then it goes away after a few more miles. Any ideas on what it could be? Thanks.

[@NewAgeRenegXde]

This dude is amazing, I bet his "i love you" and "tighten the Gasquet cover bolts" sound extremely similar

[@deepakkhadka9984]

Hi Scotty, When I drive a car around 10 km, Smell of melting plastic comes from..near the left headlight of the toyoto corolla 2006 , I checked but nothing is melting but it smells like plastic. What can be the issue. Please suggest . Thanks.

[@alexanderand555]

When changing the gaskets is it also advisable to use some silicone paste or similar adhesive between the gasket and metal?

[@whyumadbrah2882]

This guy is awesome..thx

[@pontiacmaniac7772]

Thank you, this helped me with my G6.

[@chriswall6279]

wow lot of work thank you Chris

[@mattjusa]

Thanks for the vid. I just did this in my 2003 Subaru Forester. I thought it was a pain to get to until I saw this. Not bad at all.

[@5SelfMade]

Hey Scotty I been watching u for a while my Vale gaskets on my 2005 300c are old out and I have 1 piston that have black corrosion on it the rest are clean and whitish blue smoke comes out when I start it up no blown head gasket wondering if I change it would it stop or many my piston rings?? What u think

[@zaigham57]

Hi Mr. Kilmer, under what conditions would gas flow back out of the gas cap. I have that problem on my 94 G50

[@funfunfunfun1122]

this is awesome thank you

[@ShadowMosses]

This is why I subscribe you. Thanks!

[@frankc941]

hey scotty i have a 04 grand prix and i have smoke coming from my heat vents its antifreeze for sure is my heater core done??

[@boldsign]

My Toyota Corolla was super simple when I had to change the valve cover gasket on it. :)

[@idk-de8bx]

You're awesome! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jimi6316]

Afternoon, okay after watching your video I was confident that it was the rocker cover also confident to change it my self. After I changed it it was fine but now I have oil again at the front right corner of the cover/engine. I have a Vauxhall Zafira B on an 06 plate. Please could you advise on what this could be, thank you. Great vids by the way

[@miguelgone8156]

Thanks for video

[@MikadoRC]

I laughed so hard when you threw the engine cover away :D

[@ucallthatatweet]

On a job with lots of disassembly like that, what would be some good parts to replace early if there's time and money on hand?

[@TheHoenheim]

Another good video Scotty. Can you do the same thing with a diesel engine, say for a 2011 Mazda BT-50?

[@jaimewright7653]

Hi. Could you do a video on a 2003 mitsubishi montero sport xls 3.5L v6. There isn't any videos out there on how to fix or repair parts, things to look out for, when timing belt should be changed, water pump and all that jazz. Thanks

[@elScorpio82]

Scotty I have a 2003 Nissan Maxima and I had both front and rear valve covers replaced 2 years ago and the rear one is leaking now which is the hard to get to. My question is should I buy a new valve cover w/gasket or just replace the gasket?...on these maximas the valve cover is plastic not metal like in your video.

[@tjdelagarza5802]

Scotty...I have smoke smoke for about 5 min. that I think is burning oil from a leak (I think)...I've checked radiator hoses, and everywhere else...quick thoughts on what it is?...195K 04 kia sedona...thoughts? I have no idea how long this has been going on.

[@anthonysoldo4040]

HAHA when he said "in this case we'll take off this stupid beauty cover" and the sound it makes when he chucks it! I feel the same way when i open a hood and see one of those.

[@bpryan422]

Thank you for a quick video to the point. So many people make these videos and they are 20 min long!

[@michaelchitwood6226]

Good Video Thank you.

[@jamesmichael8549]

I have a Toyota Camry LE 2001 2.2 liter 4 cyl engine . When i was driving it today it smells like a burnt rubber . i already fixed my brakes .and when i used my heater or air conditioner and used my cruise control my car kinda getting hard driving kinda losing power .I have no experience on this kinda issue . . Any good info would be appreciated. Is this a sign of a bad heater core ?

[@TheIllestJay]

I have the same problem on my 03 Grand Prix GT . The covers are plastic so there's a chance they're warped so should I replace the covers & gaskets or just the gaskets & if I have to replace both do you know where I could get them for a good price ? I found aluminum covers with the gaskets for 230$ . I'd rather not pay that much if I don't have to because I still have to replace my upper & lower intake manifold gaskets as well .

[@markandhisfz6771]

LOL i love how he just tosses the "stupid beauty cover'' hahah

[@smc3r7]

Scotty , i have a question. I have a 1996 toyota carina 1.8. Car shuts off while driving. Does not giving any indication that it will cut off prior to shutting off. I have replaced the crankshaft position sensor, but problem still exists.

[@shaundorrington4153]

Hi Scotty, I have a Valve Cover Issue on a 14 Chevy Cruze 2LT, we did the Valve Cover Gasket last week and no trouble until today, I can smell oil, looking under the hood there was very little residual oil, I cleaned it off and ran OBD Scanner, it says No Isssue's is there something I could do???

[@russparker6373]

Dang your channel is huge!!

[@NeoJSsk]

Hahaha the Bird at the end made my day LoL

[@lowcabbie]

I have a 2004 audi 2.7 lt biturbo. it's starting to have a burnt oil smell when the heat is on. and sometimes I see smoke coming from the engine bay. you have any idea what it is? but when I drive, it doesn't smell unless I'm stopped at a light for a long time. can u help?

[@nathansoto3544]

Would it be the same problem with my 4 cylinder 2014 cruze lt?? it has a burn smell also

[@eternalblue2119]

I just live with it and enjoy the smell!!

[@kylebailey2532]

I have a 2012 gmc yukon denali and when I get up to highway speed it reaks inside the cabin. It almost smells like fire but after a few minutes it goes away. Could it be oil or transmission?

[@JettaTDI2005]

Thanks for the video.. I just started to get that burning oil smell and found that its time to replace the gaskets. But dang.. the rear is not that easy on 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor.

[@jdogmcnasty1980]

Did this on my Avalon i had some time back. Probably close to the same engine, 3.0 v6. Oh that back one was a PAIN! I did it when it was early spring late winter and it started raining one of those cold 34 degree rain. Had to finish it, had no garage cause we lived in an apt. That blew chunks

[@DarianWallace]

Don't have time to show the back gasket installation but has time to get in the trunk 😂. Great videos though. Keep it up

[@spnfs]

Scotty thanks for the videos ! what socket drive size do you use mostly ?

[@fr8trainUS]

Your most common stuff can be done with a 3/8th and 1/2" ratchet and socket set.

[@edgarrenteria9687]

when i turn on my ac i get vapor coming out from the vents and it smells like antifreeze. can you help? its for a 1999 grand cherokee

[@leod9126]

Hey Scotty.. I'm leo... I have a crx just bought. But I've noticed that smells very bad like burning oil and it looks like oil is coming out the moffler when it's running. Do you know what that might be???

[@WILSON.1]

How do you remember where all the bolts go if they're different? Just good memory? I always enjoy your show.

[@markallard7092]

Hey Scotty I saw a video with you removing smells out of a car by using a ozone machine can you replay that one and where can someone get such a machine really like your helpful vedios and keep up the good work

[@juanhernandez1619]

Hey Scotty what do you think bout a engine running on vegtable ?oil

[@krazie400]

hello , I've got a fiat punto 2003 (UK ) Ive got oil leaking onto the exhaust every time I drive it. could this cause any damage to the engine or even a fire if the exhaust gets really hot. thanks I'm really worried

[@evianpengel597]

i have a toyota mark x . i dont even know which engine it has , but does it have back and front seals to put too ? , cuz the back looks a lot harder for me to do

[@mikedayitt]

I have a 2002 ford taurus and a couple years ago I replace my valve cover gaskets. Now I smell burning oil but the gaskets are fine dont see any oil leaks. So I got the 3.0 ohdc plenum gasket to replace hoping that it wont have to replace the upper valve gasket on the engine. wont find out til it warms up tho