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wally mayfield · 09-17-2013, 05:43 PM

its real easy to smell my clutch..i know how to drive a manual transmission, wonder whats going on..

I'm sure I've never "slipped" the clutch..i can smell it pulling away from a red lite..

GraySS2011 · 09-17-2013, 05:49 PM

I have only experienced that once with my 2011 SS manual. I was showing off a bit as I rolled into a cruise night and rev'd the engine and rode the clutch . I could smell it but was surprised how easy it was to burn the clutch because I did not go nuts with it just a little showing off.

wally mayfield · 09-17-2013, 05:58 PM

Otay Gray..the clutch pedal feels Ok, maybe its just easy to burn it...

strych9 · 09-17-2013, 05:59 PM

I only smell mine when backing it onto my service ramps. I don't slip the clutch much at all.

Jims73z · 09-17-2013, 06:08 PM

Normal when new, it goes away after awhile. It IS a strong smelling clutch though.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 09-17-2013, 06:28 PM

Mine smelled for 3K miles.

RedRaven · 09-17-2013, 06:30 PM

I smell mine every time I hit it hard and let it slip. 37,000 miles tomorrow.

wally mayfield · 09-17-2013, 07:05 PM

no Jim, but its obvious to my girlfriend and my nose..

Goober · 09-17-2013, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wally mayfield

its real easy to smell my clutch..i know how to drive a manual transmission, wonder whats going on..

I'm sure I've never "slipped" the clutch..i can smell it pulling away from a red lite..

Yes you did or you wouldn't have smelled it. The smell is from slipping the clutch.

wally mayfield · 09-17-2013, 09:55 PM

I know Goober, but i know what a slipping clutch is like....

Adamante82 · 09-18-2013, 02:16 AM

Spoke to a guy today who deals with performance mods for all kinds of cars. He mentioned something about the clutch reservoir and brakes using the same fluid for our Camaros, and it has led to problems. He noticed it when he would get into his vehicle and the clutch was half way to the floor.

Don't quote me verbatim but I know there are a few threads out there about this...and it may not even be related to what your issue is....just thought I'd let you know what I was told.

djm96z28 · 09-18-2013, 06:50 AM

How many miles are on it? As stated, when new, mine would smell the first 1,200 miles or so. After that, haven't smelled it since.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 09-18-2013, 07:50 AM

Hi wally mayfield,

Please let me know if you are interested in bringing the vehicle into your local dealership. I would be happy to arrange an appointment for you. Thank you!

Jessica
Chevrolet Customer Care

Quote:

Originally Posted by wally mayfield

its real easy to smell my clutch..i know how to drive a manual transmission, wonder whats going on..

I'm sure I've never "slipped" the clutch..i can smell it pulling away from a red lite..

PsychoZL1 · 09-18-2013, 08:50 AM

The bell housing between the engine and transmission is vented, hence why you can smell your clutch more.

09-17-2013, 05:43 PM	#1
wally mayfield Drives: 2013 2SS 6M Join Date: May 2013 Location: eastern high sierra Posts: 893	Clutch smell.... its real easy to smell my clutch..i know how to drive a manual transmission, wonder whats going on.. I'm sure I've never "slipped" the clutch..i can smell it pulling away from a red lite.. __________________ Strut tower brace(GM), CAI, Blade Spoiler, ZL1 wheels and tires, Heritage grill, Dual mode exhaust, and thats it, no more..except for the lowering springs..Ok Hotchkis springs were delivered today, thats it..

09-17-2013, 05:49 PM	#2
GraySS2011 Drives: 2011 Cyber Gray 2SS 6 speed Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chelmsford MA Posts: 504 View My Garage	I have only experienced that once with my 2011 SS manual. I was showing off a bit as I rolled into a cruise night and rev'd the engine and rode the clutch . I could smell it but was surprised how easy it was to burn the clutch because I did not go nuts with it just a little showing off. Last edited by GraySS2011; 09-17-2013 at 09:48 PM.

09-17-2013, 05:58 PM	#3
wally mayfield Drives: 2013 2SS 6M Join Date: May 2013 Location: eastern high sierra Posts: 893	Otay Gray..the clutch pedal feels Ok, maybe its just easy to burn it... __________________ Strut tower brace(GM), CAI, Blade Spoiler, ZL1 wheels and tires, Heritage grill, Dual mode exhaust, and thats it, no more..except for the lowering springs..Ok Hotchkis springs were delivered today, thats it..

09-17-2013, 05:59 PM	#4
strych9 I'll be back... Drives: Subaru, HD Road Glide Special Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 3,036 View My Garage	I only smell mine when backing it onto my service ramps. I don't slip the clutch much at all. __________________ Bye bye, Bumblebee! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Build Journal My Garage GoPro Mic Hack

09-17-2013, 06:30 PM	#7
RedRaven Drives: 2012 2SS M6 CRT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Alachua, Fl Posts: 251	I smell mine every time I hit it hard and let it slip. 37,000 miles tomorrow. __________________ 2012 2SS M6 CRT SOLD! - - 1983 Berlinetta, 305HO, Comp 235 cam, shorties First real car: 1968 Malibu, '67 283, Canary yellow

09-17-2013, 06:08 PM	#5
Jims73z Drives: 1973 z28 Rs , 2012 SS/Rs Blk/Blk M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Posts: 197	Normal when new, it goes away after awhile. It IS a strong smelling clutch though.

09-17-2013, 06:28 PM	#6
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Mine smelled for 3K miles.

09-17-2013, 07:05 PM	#8
wally mayfield Drives: 2013 2SS 6M Join Date: May 2013 Location: eastern high sierra Posts: 893	no Jim, but its obvious to my girlfriend and my nose.. __________________ Strut tower brace(GM), CAI, Blade Spoiler, ZL1 wheels and tires, Heritage grill, Dual mode exhaust, and thats it, no more..except for the lowering springs..Ok Hotchkis springs were delivered today, thats it..

09-17-2013, 09:55 PM	#10
wally mayfield Drives: 2013 2SS 6M Join Date: May 2013 Location: eastern high sierra Posts: 893	I know Goober, but i know what a slipping clutch is like.... __________________ Strut tower brace(GM), CAI, Blade Spoiler, ZL1 wheels and tires, Heritage grill, Dual mode exhaust, and thats it, no more..except for the lowering springs..Ok Hotchkis springs were delivered today, thats it..

09-18-2013, 02:16 AM	#11
Adamante82 Drives: 2013 1SS camaro Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 36 View My Garage	Spoke to a guy today who deals with performance mods for all kinds of cars. He mentioned something about the clutch reservoir and brakes using the same fluid for our Camaros, and it has led to problems. He noticed it when he would get into his vehicle and the clutch was half way to the floor. Don't quote me verbatim but I know there are a few threads out there about this...and it may not even be related to what your issue is....just thought I'd let you know what I was told.

09-18-2013, 06:50 AM	#12
djm96z28 Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,114	How many miles are on it? As stated, when new, mine would smell the first 1,200 miles or so. After that, haven't smelled it since.

09-18-2013, 08:50 AM	#14
PsychoZL1 Drives: 2015 Challenger SRT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Roy, UT Posts: 1,002	The bell housing between the engine and transmission is vented, hence why you can smell your clutch more.