Poll: Burning / Exhaust Smell Through Dash Vents and Underhood?

[25_taco_stinks]

Posting this poll because I'm curious how many other owners have noticed a burning / exhaust smell through the dash vents in their Tacomas? The smell is also observable underhood on the passenger side of the engine compartment. Specific conditions when the smell is most noticeable:

• Dash vents set to cool fresh air (not recirculate) with heater and AC off
• Driving in slow traffic, when coming to a stop after exiting the freeway, other times when stationary or driving at low speed

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[Bigt]

Went away after about 2,000 MI

 

[25_taco_stinks]

Went away after about 2,000 MI

Interesting, I'm at 9,500 miles and still experiencing the smell every time I drive the truck.

 

[TacoDriver 13]

I am smelling a burning grease smell.

 

[Miqie]

Maybe the poll should also include whether an exhaust dump was done on the truck.

 

[25_taco_stinks]

Maybe the poll should also include whether an exhaust dump was done on the truck.

What's an exhaust dump?

 

[Miqie]

What's an exhaust dump?

Replacing the OEM tailpipe with the short one that exhausts underneath the truck. Always wondered if that introduces more fumes into the cabin.

 

[TacoDriver 13]

Maybe the poll should also include whether an exhaust dump was done on the truck.

True! No exhaust dump on my truck.

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