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hawk02 · 01-15-2012, 06:01 PM

Today I traded in my 2011 2ss A6 vert for a 2012 2ss M6 vert. The new car has the Hurst short shift option and less than 200 miles on it. On the way home from the dealer I noticed what would be described as a burning rubber smell. The smell seems stronger after doing a lot of shifting like in stop 'n go traffic. Don't remember a smiliar smell when I first got the A6. Is this normal for the mamual transmission during the break-in or should I have the dealer check it out?

-Kim

GC-Camaro · 01-15-2012, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by hawk02

Today I traded in my 2011 2ss A6 vert for a 2012 2ss M6 vert. The new car has the Hurst short shift option and less than 200 miles on it. On the way home from the dealer I noticed what would be described as a burning rubber smell. The smell seems stronger after doing a lot of shifting like in stop 'n go traffic. Don't remember a smiliar smell when I first got the A6. Is this normal for the mamual transmission during the break-in or should I have the dealer check it out?

-Kim

Sounds like it could be the clutch.

Cuda7050 · 01-15-2012, 06:07 PM

My 2012 SS M6 had a strong smell when I first drove it. Some say its oils etc burning off the new engine and transmission. I put a RX catch can on at 400 miles and never had the smell again.

Parag · 01-15-2012, 06:08 PM

how much manual experience do you have, might be riding the clutch

Smirnoff · 01-15-2012, 06:09 PM

Its probably the clutch breaking in (slipping) to your driving style.....

hawk02 · 01-15-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Parag

how much manual experience do you have, might be riding the clutch

It's been 10 yrs since I regularly drove a manual. I'm pretty sure I'm letting the clutch peddle out all the way out between shifts.

pears2 · 01-15-2012, 06:13 PM

Kim,

Congrats on the new wheels, I have a 2011 2SS/M6 (Synergy). The smell you are experiencing may be from the initial break-in of the rubber seals or clutch in the car. I would recommend you keep your eyes open for possible leaks. I have experienced an unusual smell from the clutch while backing, it was because I was not letting the clutch completely out. This was causing the clutch to burn. It’s always better to be safe than sorry, especially with the new wheels. If the smell continues, I would definitely take the car back to the dealership to ensure there was nothing wrong.

grocerygetter · 01-15-2012, 06:14 PM

Clutch I bet. Make sure you arent riding it as well in traffic. But it could for sure just be break in.

LS3CAM · 01-15-2012, 06:19 PM

Yeah everything has a certain break-in period. Tires, brakes, clutch disc, etc. Just keep an eye (or nose) on it.

kannon · 01-15-2012, 06:27 PM

I had the same smell on my M6 when it was new. It went away after 500 miles or so. Just a normal break in smell.

Frid · 01-15-2012, 06:41 PM

It's the clutch. Mine still smells sometimes when I'm riding up into the garage because I live on a hilly driveway. Car only has 500miles on it so its probably just breaking in.

Black1SS · 01-15-2012, 06:43 PM

Most new cars have fluids on the engine and exhaust components so they don't rust while they are waiting to be assembled into the new cars. All new cars have this smell for the first few hundred miles while it is burning off. If it doesnt go away.after 500 miles then take it back in but I would not worry.
I work for a dealer and get a new demo every 5000 miles and they all have that smell at firsf

Gr8ride · 01-15-2012, 08:00 PM

The day I bought my car, I noticed the same smell, there was a lady there that also bought one hers also smelled like that. I noticed the salesman did not think much of it. The Smell went away by the time I got it home like 20 minutes later.

lyjo · 01-15-2012, 08:06 PM

Clutch.. I get a smell from mine a couple times a week backing out of the garage.. but mostly after a night at the track

01-15-2012, 06:01 PM	#1
hawk02 Coupe Newbie Drives: 2017 ZL1, 2021 Corvette Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3,283 View My Garage	What's that burning smell? Today I traded in my 2011 2ss A6 vert for a 2012 2ss M6 vert. The new car has the Hurst short shift option and less than 200 miles on it. On the way home from the dealer I noticed what would be described as a burning rubber smell. The smell seems stronger after doing a lot of shifting like in stop 'n go traffic. Don't remember a smiliar smell when I first got the A6. Is this normal for the mamual transmission during the break-in or should I have the dealer check it out? -Kim

01-15-2012, 06:09 PM	#5
Smirnoff Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Motorcity Dragway Posts: 978	Its probably the clutch breaking in (slipping) to your driving style..... __________________ 11.90's w/headers, CAI, custom tune, slicks/skinnys, shifter & 100+ Ethyl.

01-15-2012, 06:14 PM	#8
grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	Clutch I bet. Make sure you arent riding it as well in traffic. But it could for sure just be break in. __________________ -John S.

01-15-2012, 06:27 PM	#10
kannon Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 225	I had the same smell on my M6 when it was new. It went away after 500 miles or so. Just a normal break in smell. __________________ Suck Squeeze Bang Blow

01-15-2012, 06:41 PM	#11
Frid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 3,483	It's the clutch. Mine still smells sometimes when I'm riding up into the garage because I live on a hilly driveway. Car only has 500miles on it so its probably just breaking in. __________________

01-15-2012, 06:07 PM	#3
Cuda7050 Drives: 2012 SS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NorCal Posts: 818	My 2012 SS M6 had a strong smell when I first drove it. Some say its oils etc burning off the new engine and transmission. I put a RX catch can on at 400 miles and never had the smell again.

01-15-2012, 06:08 PM	#4
Parag Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 1,334	how much manual experience do you have, might be riding the clutch

01-15-2012, 06:13 PM	#7
pears2 Drives: 2011 Black/Silver Synergy Series Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 85	Kim, Congrats on the new wheels, I have a 2011 2SS/M6 (Synergy). The smell you are experiencing may be from the initial break-in of the rubber seals or clutch in the car. I would recommend you keep your eyes open for possible leaks. I have experienced an unusual smell from the clutch while backing, it was because I was not letting the clutch completely out. This was causing the clutch to burn. It’s always better to be safe than sorry, especially with the new wheels. If the smell continues, I would definitely take the car back to the dealership to ensure there was nothing wrong.

01-15-2012, 06:19 PM	#9
LS3CAM TheBeerMan Drives: 2010 RS/2SS Camaro LS3 CGM Sunroof Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: So. Cal. Mountains Posts: 82	Yeah everything has a certain break-in period. Tires, brakes, clutch disc, etc. Just keep an eye (or nose) on it.

01-15-2012, 06:43 PM	#12
Black1SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS 6 Speed Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SC Posts: 427	Most new cars have fluids on the engine and exhaust components so they don't rust while they are waiting to be assembled into the new cars. All new cars have this smell for the first few hundred miles while it is burning off. If it doesnt go away.after 500 miles then take it back in but I would not worry. I work for a dealer and get a new demo every 5000 miles and they all have that smell at firsf

01-15-2012, 08:00 PM	#13
Gr8ride Drives: Camaro 2Lt Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 228	The day I bought my car, I noticed the same smell, there was a lady there that also bought one hers also smelled like that. I noticed the salesman did not think much of it. The Smell went away by the time I got it home like 20 minutes later.

01-15-2012, 08:06 PM	#14
lyjo Drives: 2SS - RS - M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: greer sc Posts: 46 View My Garage	Clutch.. I get a smell from mine a couple times a week backing out of the garage.. but mostly after a night at the track __________________ LOVE my Wife and My CAMARO...

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