Car smells really bad after drive
#1
Car smells really bad after drive
sorry for 2 threads so close, but i noticed that after i drive my car it smells REALLY bad, same thing after my friends drive it so i dont think it's my driving. it smells like something's burning almost, is this normal? the smell is really noticeable after i step out of the car.
thanks again guys
jon
thanks again guys
jon
#4
thanks for the replies guys, i really have no clue what the smell is, (i'm not very engine savvy) but the car is used 65k Miles mk1 1999. i wish there was a way i could record the smell to post it lol, maybe in a few years lol
#6
hey just wndering what would cause the clutch to smell? i would think its my driving since i'm new to stick, but even after my friends who are good at stick drive it it still smells after..
#7
You could stop at an indie shop (or even an auto parts store) and ask someone more knowledgeable to describe the smell.
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#8
If it's worn out, an easy way to test is to shift to fifth instead of second and floor it. If the engine bogs and the revs don't climb much, your clutch is good. If the revs rise and you don't really go anywhere, your clutch is shot and needs to go.
#9
A clutch will smell and possibly smoke when it's burnt. And it smells BURNT. This means it's A) worn out and needs replaced, or B) someone abused it. If you slip the clutch for an excessively long time, or if you sidestep it on a hard launch, it will smell burnt.
If it's worn out, an easy way to test is to shift to fifth instead of second and floor it. If the engine bogs and the revs don't climb much, your clutch is good. If the revs rise and you don't really go anywhere, your clutch is shot and needs to go.
If it's worn out, an easy way to test is to shift to fifth instead of second and floor it. If the engine bogs and the revs don't climb much, your clutch is good. If the revs rise and you don't really go anywhere, your clutch is shot and needs to go.
#12
I have a similar smell from mine, definitely not clutch for me. Clutch smell is rank. I've only got 24k on my 2000 but it's still there. I assume it's under-body coating or something because I have no leaks and it's been pretty well inspected. Hope you get a solution but I wouldn't freak out until you have it inspected.