Car started smoking

Asked by Salina Nov 08, 2019 at 04:03 PM about the 2000 Acura TL 3.2 FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2000 Acura TL while driving on the
highway my car started slowing down , I smelled a
rubber smell, than I notice smoke. I pulled over
popped the hood and it was wet under the hood
and the smoke was coming from the right side only.
When I tried to drive it .. it seemed like it was trying
to switch gears but wouldn’t I don’t know what this
could be

1 Answer
38,975

beatupchevy answered 4 years ago

It may have been something minor but driving it with a problem was the wrong thing to do . Coolant could have been from a bad water pump the rubber smell may have been from he water pump pulley seizing up and the belt rubbing on it .

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Car started smoking 1 Answer

    I have a 2000 Acura TL while driving on the highway my car started slowing down , I smelled a rubber smell, than I notice smoke. I pulled over popped the hood and it was wet under the hood and the...

    2000 Acura TL 3.2 FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • smoking 2 Answers

    my 2005 acura tl smokes from exhaust it previously stop but started again it only smokes when you accelerate hard. no milky oil please help!

    2005 Acura TL FWD with Navigation

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Non stock radio wont come on after battery change and now car wont stay started 3 Answers

    I have a 2001 3.2 TL Acura..I have been having problems with what i believe to be battery problem. My car wont start turn the key thing (lights) come on but it wont turn over but ill hear a wierd no...

    2001 Acura TL 3.2 FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Car 1 Answer

    When i press the gas my car barely moves but the transmission needle moves up to like 5

    1999 Acura TL

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Is my car Overheating or? 1 Answer

    So just recently my car had started saying it was overheating and my fan would stay on 5-10 mins after I turned the car off it hasn’t done this before. Could it be a coolant sensor or maybe a fan ...

    2006 Acura TL FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2000 Acura TL

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Acura TL Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Collin Fox
    Reputation
    1,930
  • #2
    Josh Bergren
    Reputation
    1,780
  • #3
    darkoM
    Reputation
    1,480
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Honda Accord
1,527 Great Deals out of 29,292 listings starting at $450
Used Lexus IS
261 Great Deals out of 5,236 listings starting at $1,250
Used Honda Civic
1,369 Great Deals out of 28,978 listings starting at $800
Used Toyota Camry
2,027 Great Deals out of 34,342 listings starting at $500
Used Acura MDX
637 Great Deals out of 14,700 listings starting at $900
Used Acura Integra
62 Great Deals out of 4,902 listings starting at $24,991
Used Honda Accord Coupe
73 Great Deals out of 1,037 listings starting at $2,987
Used BMW 3 Series
1,125 Great Deals out of 12,681 listings starting at $700

Used Cars for Sale

2014 Acura TL For Sale
3 Great Deals out of 60 listings starting at $7,995
2013 Acura TL For Sale
6 Great Deals out of 103 listings starting at $7,993
2012 Acura TL For Sale
19 Great Deals out of 176 listings starting at $1,300
2011 Acura TL For Sale
45 listings starting at $4,000
2010 Acura TL For Sale
10 Great Deals out of 101 listings starting at $4,299

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.