Nasty Smell

prodaytrader · 07-03-2006, 06:47 PM

It seems that when I really get on the turbo, my engine smells pretty bad. I only noticed it because I had the sun roof open. It was a really hot burning smell almost like a rubber burning. I have only noticed it one other time when I first got the car. I was showing it off and I was really ragging the car out with lots of stops and high rpm's. When I got out of the car I noticed that it stunk really bad. I thought it must be the brakes or something but wasnt entirely sure. Anyone have any ideas on how to track this down and or what it might be?

paulroad · 07-03-2006, 06:48 PM

donp · 07-03-2006, 07:34 PM

Egil A64.2s - S6 · 07-03-2006, 10:34 PM

mvnandshkn · 07-04-2006, 07:08 AM

Hi, I think I had the same problem as yours. The dealer said that on all new cars, they apply some type of coating under the car and it's supposed to burn off the first few months. Well needless to say mine didn't and sometimes I would see a whole plume of smoke rise from under the car. Had me worried at first so I took it in. Dealer added some dye to the oil just to make sure for when I come back in a few weeks to play it safe. I'll let you know if anything comes up.

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SNAFU 4 · 07-04-2006, 08:25 AM

nasdaqer · 07-04-2006, 08:56 AM

paulroad · 07-04-2006, 10:01 AM

If you drive a stick..its probably the clutch.
It smeels just like burning brakes.

If its a rotten egg smell then change you fuel to a better grade/brand.

Murph · 07-05-2006, 05:39 AM

prodaytrader · 07-06-2006, 10:14 AM

I have a tip and not manual so that rules out the clutch. Never thought anyone would ask for the kind of smell, as though there were many to choose from, so I will have to check on that next time I get some open road.

Its an 03 so I would think that any coating might have burned off way before now.

07-03-2006, 06:47 PM	#1
prodaytrader Junior Member Account #: 108871 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 128	Nasty Smell It seems that when I really get on the turbo, my engine smells pretty bad. I only noticed it because I had the sun roof open. It was a really hot burning smell almost like a rubber burning. I have only noticed it one other time when I first got the car. I was showing it off and I was really ragging the car out with lots of stops and high rpm's. When I got out of the car I noticed that it stunk really bad. I thought it must be the brakes or something but wasnt entirely sure. Anyone have any ideas on how to track this down and or what it might be?

07-03-2006, 06:48 PM	#2
paulroad AudiWorld Super User Account #: 63674 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 18,081	tip or manual? __________________ • 2003 audi allroad 2.7t 6 Speed • 180,000 miles on July 21, 2009; bought new in May 2003 Mods • APR 5.0, Stratmosphere Hyperboost Diverter Valves, AWE DTS, Toy Guy SS, RS6 Exhaust with Borla Tips • HP2 reverse mod, ECS Slotted Rotors, Metal Master Pads, SS lines • 402 down 20MM, RS6 Reps, • Arnott Replacment Air Springs-Front • OEM Trailer Hitch. • New OEM Shocks at 140K. • New OEM Clutch, Flywheel, Pressure Plate, Slave Cyl at 175K • New Upper Control Arms, Tie Rod Ends and other suspension parts at 140k-175k • check www.allroadfaq.com for some allroad information.

07-03-2006, 07:34 PM	#3
donp AudiWorld Super User Account #: 12322 Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 11,086	like rotten eggs? sulfur in the fuel. no worries. __________________ National Sarcasm Society (like we need your support)

07-03-2006, 10:34 PM	#4
Egil A64.2s - S6 AudiWorld Super User Account #: 10170 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 6,324	Burnt Clutch __________________ If it wasn't for computers my life would be so simple

07-04-2006, 07:08 AM	#5
mvnandshkn New Member Account #: 97569 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 34	How new is your car Hi, I think I had the same problem as yours. The dealer said that on all new cars, they apply some type of coating under the car and it's supposed to burn off the first few months. Well needless to say mine didn't and sometimes I would see a whole plume of smoke rise from under the car. Had me worried at first so I took it in. Dealer added some dye to the oil just to make sure for when I come back in a few weeks to play it safe. I'll let you know if anything comes up. http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/97569/dsc01927.jpg

07-04-2006, 08:25 AM	#6
SNAFU 4 AudiWorld Super User Account #: 91738 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 5,414	A little bit of oil burning off? That would happen when my cam seals were leaking... __________________ Top Artists This Week

07-04-2006, 08:56 AM	#7
nasdaqer New Member Account #: 97057 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 220	I used to day trade for a living.... and the burnt smell prob = cam seals

07-04-2006, 10:01 AM	#8
paulroad AudiWorld Super User Account #: 63674 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 18,081	being you are new here... If you drive a stick..its probably the clutch. It smeels just like burning brakes. If its a rotten egg smell then change you fuel to a better grade/brand. __________________ • 2003 audi allroad 2.7t 6 Speed • 180,000 miles on July 21, 2009; bought new in May 2003 Mods • APR 5.0, Stratmosphere Hyperboost Diverter Valves, AWE DTS, Toy Guy SS, RS6 Exhaust with Borla Tips • HP2 reverse mod, ECS Slotted Rotors, Metal Master Pads, SS lines • 402 down 20MM, RS6 Reps, • Arnott Replacment Air Springs-Front • OEM Trailer Hitch. • New OEM Shocks at 140K. • New OEM Clutch, Flywheel, Pressure Plate, Slave Cyl at 175K • New Upper Control Arms, Tie Rod Ends and other suspension parts at 140k-175k • check www.allroadfaq.com for some allroad information.

07-05-2006, 05:39 AM	#9
Murph AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 69962 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,872	Rotten egg could be the cats too. Oil smell could be a gasket. __________________ Murph

07-06-2006, 10:14 AM	#10
prodaytrader Junior Member Account #: 108871 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 128	Tip I have a tip and not manual so that rules out the clutch. Never thought anyone would ask for the kind of smell, as though there were many to choose from, so I will have to check on that next time I get some open road. Its an 03 so I would think that any coating might have burned off way before now.

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