Expert: Daniel - 4/6/2008

Question
jus bought one used rsx
and when i added 5w 30 oil cuz it never had much
when i was practicing stick had smoke coming from the hood..
when i got home i wen look in the engine for leaks laddat
but no more
but all i smell like a burnt rubber smell and i think its coming by the radiator side or intake mannifold?
and on the stock intake the plastic was broke that the hose is clamped on that was connected to the engine
idk or is it burned clutch???

Answer
Hi Regie,

When you were adding oil to the car did you do a complete oil change or did you just add oil to the existing oil that was already in the engine?  Have you checked all the fluids in the car? Make sure they are at the correct level. The plastic piece that you mentioned is it round and on the left side? That piece is used to regulate air flow of the manifold, if this piece is broken you may experience stalling issues.

Thanks,
Daniel