# Subarua always smells like it is running hot

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/subarua-always-smells-like-it-is-running-hot/15056>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [June 9, 2008, 11:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subarua-always-smells-like-it-is-running-hot/15056 "2008-06-09T11:10:43Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
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**Author:** ![annecortes99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9dc877/32.png) [@annecortes99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annecortes99)\
**Post date:** [June 9, 2008, 11:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subarua-always-smells-like-it-is-running-hot/15056/1 "2008-06-09T11:10:43Z")

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I have a 1998 Subaru Legacy Wagon. I have replaced the engine and had a subsequent rebuild. The car always smells hot. When people ride with me for the first time they comment on it when they get out of the car - “Your engine smells hot - you should get that checked out” The mechanic at the dealer is adamant that it is not a problem. He blames everything on the car not being dealer serviced by the original owner.