1996 Acura Rl Got Burning Oil Smell Around Left Front Tire After Drive About 5

1996 ACURA RL
150,000 MILES
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LAVJONES
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i got a burning oil smell around my left front tire after i drive about 5 miles what could that smell be coming from and what do i need to look for?
Oct 16, 2012 at 7:59 AM
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HMAC300
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it may be a broken boot on axle or a small leak of some type . either look ther yourself or havea pro look at it to give a better opinion
Oct 16, 2012 at 9:33 AM
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LAVJONES
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Thank you so much
Oct 16, 2012 at 10:11 AM
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