[upabove8]

Hello there!

I have bought a new 2017 WRX limited with 6speed about 2 months ago. I have been babying my car and recently with about 2,600 miles on it, I have been pushing the rpms little higher. I dont redline, shift fast, dump the clutch or do anything stupid to damage the car. I just take the rpm up to about 5k but after driving like that for about 3-5 miles (5-10 minutes) on the way home, I smell slight burning smell when I park. I dont know if its oil or what not? Only thing I can compare to is clutch burning smell? but im not feathering the clutch or dumping the clutch so I dont understand if this is normal. Anyone else have similar experience?

Thanks in advance
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[Firefighterjake]

Maybe it's just me, but when I'm just cruising along (i.e. not shifting) my normal rpm is around 2,000-3,000 rpm. Not sure if this would make a difference or not in the smell . . . all I can say is I haven't experienced any weird smells . . . well other than my own funky smells.

 

[TH1slowGTR]

I have not experienced this, you don't have too many miles on there I doubt it is burning oil. Most likely just burned off some of that new car smell.

 

[cwo1984]

What kind of smell? Oil, plastic, electrical?


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[upabove8]

I cant really tell what the smell is. Its not electrical or wire burning smell. It close to brake, clutch or oil type of smell. But i might be wrong. Sorry im such noob..

 

[dorsodurojohn]

This has been covered a bunch for new owners, including myself. it's common for a few months. it will go away.

I had another burning smell recently after a year of ownership that i believe was from the heater itself. but hasn't happened since.

 

[upabove8]

i tried searching the forum before posting this thread but had no luck with 2015-2017 models. Maybe i suck at searching? lol

 

[ProZach626]

Completely normal on any new car break in. It will go away.

 

[gmorphanAt]

I had the same smells when I finally took the WRX to the Tail of the Dragon for a good spirited run. It just smelt like the new engine & exhaust finally getting a good heat cycling. After everything baked in, the smell went away.

 

[mjmwrx]

Had a similar experience. ..Figured it was clutch but who knows.

 

[upabove8]

Had a similar experience. ..Figured it was clutch but who knows.

If you dont mind me asking what milage are you at now? Do you still smell it?

 

[Indoguy]

If you dont mind me asking what milage are you at now? Do you still smell it?

Had the same smell, currently mine about 17900 miles, no problem.

 

[zimm17]

Mine's smelled really strong and fumey when new. I think it was oil or some protective coating on the exhaust bits.

 

[gmorphanAt]

If you dont mind me asking what milage are you at now? Do you still smell it?

Mine took 1 or 2 high heat cycles (very spirited drives at around 3,000-5,000 miles) and the smell stopped.

 

[gmorphanAt]

If you dont mind me asking what milage are you at now? Do you still smell it?

Mine took 1 or 2 high heat cycles (very spirited drives at around 3,000-5,000 miles) and the smell stopped.

 

[Shook187]

Nothing quite better than that burnt new car smell

 

[Tru]

My 2017 had a very strong smell I would vent the roof or have the window slightly open to control it. I'm at a little over 1000 miles and the smells have been reduced to normal new car smell.

 

[upabove8]

i guess its a new car thing. thanks for the input everyone!

 

[XJman]

There is all sorts of assembly and manufacturing lubricants used in metal working. The smell is usually that, dust, and other good being heated and burnt off.

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[zimm17]

The only thing worse is I got my car tinted on day 4 and my car smelled like B.O. for a week! It erased the new car smell and I had to unload on the car Fabreeze. I swear every once in a while i still get a whiff. It reminded me of the seinfeld episode where a valet stunk his car up so bad he had to sell it!