Why do I have a burning smell from my differential?
Why do I have a burning smell from my differential? Burning Smell from Gearbox or Differential A burning smell from your differential or gearbox is another sign you need near differential oil. The smell may be coming from oil leaking out of an old seal — you may even notice a reddish stain under your car’s parking spot. Why does my Ford corolla have a white smoke smell? In any event, now’s a good time to change the oil and oil filter. The white smoke could have been steam from a coolant leak. I’ve had that happen twice, one time...