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1995 Nissan Maxima Repair Question


Topics covered: Hood, Smell, Smoke.
Mileage: 175,000 miles.

Asked on December 21, 2012

Nissan Maxima Hood Problem

A lot of smoke cam out of the hood when i started my car this morning. this has never happened before. i turned the car off, looked under the hood and everything what charcoal black. it smells burnt. i let it sit for 30 minutes. started it up with no problems. it still smells. but i drove it around the block with no smoke. is it safe to drive? what could be wrong with it?
Avatar Asked by nicoleurban

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Replied on December 21, 2012

i would have it checked before driving to see the failure

could be electrical or maybe an exhaust issue.

play it safe and be pro active instead of re active

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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