2003 Pontiac Grand Am Faint Burning Smell

2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM
186,000 MILES • 3.4L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ALOVE
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I have a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am. Yesterday, I was driving my car, and I smelled a very faint burning smell. I checked my tires, and they were fine. What is this faint burning smell, and where could it come from?
Aug 23, 2014 at 5:35 AM
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HMAC300
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check underhood for oil or coolant on exhaust manifold.
Aug 23, 2014 at 6:40 AM
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ALOVE
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Where is that located under the hood?
Aug 23, 2014 at 8:11 AM
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HMAC300
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below the valve covers if you don't know where that is have a local pro check it for you
Aug 23, 2014 at 9:14 AM
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