# Burning smell in Cabin

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-smell-in-cabin/40667>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** smells, mazda6, mazda\
**Created:** [December 12, 2009, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-smell-in-cabin/40667 "2009-12-12T16:31:59Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![mj4r2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/bbce88/32.png) [@mj4r2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mj4r2000)\
**Post date:** [December 12, 2009, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-smell-in-cabin/40667/1 "2009-12-12T16:31:59Z")

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Just bought a used 03 Mazda6 v6 engine, and noticed a burning almost plastic/ exhaust smell. Took it took the dealer and they said that it was probably from a leek from the oil pan which they said they replaced. Of course the problem still happens. It is really noticeable after prolonged highway driving and then coming to a stop at a light. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. thanks marc.

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**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\
**Post date:** [December 12, 2009, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-smell-in-cabin/40667/2 "2009-12-12T16:44:43Z")

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Take it to an independent shop. A burning smell is often a sign of a sticky brake caliper, and if so this will need to be addressed.