Q: Hello I recently just replaced the water pump on my car but after a week of getting it fixed I still smell a burnt rubber smell an

asked by on April 21, 2017

My cars water pump was replaced about a month ago and I still notice the burnt rubber smell and my temperature gauge goes up and down when I drive it for awhile. Should I have gotten the thermostat fixed or does the radiator need replacing.

My car has 232 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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