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Old Aug 23, 2007, 10:35 PM
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New Car Smell??

i was wondering if anyone noticed a slight burning with the new car.. i just picked up the car today (WOOT SOO EXCITED).. and i already put 140km on it driving around the city, and i noticed when ever i downshift, or rev higher then 4500rpm i start to smell a slight burning?? anyone else notice this?
Old Aug 24, 2007, 05:29 AM
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Thats your car breaking in....most likley the exhaust system, burning off whatever is inside the pipes.
Old Aug 24, 2007, 06:12 AM
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Should be fine. If it continues for a week or so, maybe go ask the dealer?
Old Aug 24, 2007, 11:45 AM
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Give it some time, it'll go away.

I had that when I first picked mine up, but it went away pretty quickly. almost 11,000 miles and no new smells.
Old Aug 27, 2007, 09:09 AM
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just dont beat on it, you only have 140km on it, let it break in a bit before you start revving that high.
Old Sep 19, 2007, 11:58 AM
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I had the same problem as well, but the smell disappeared.
Old Sep 19, 2007, 12:28 PM
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congrats man the smell it's not to worry it's only the break in,
Old Sep 20, 2007, 07:54 AM
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yeha.. im at 2000km now.. and i think the smell went away around 600-700km.. so its all good now
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Dont rev high in a new car, treat it right when you buy it and it will treat you right down the road.
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