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tom692010 · 07-16-2009, 12:40 AM

this isn't related to the recent transmission issues. I've had a sweet burning smell coming through the vents intermitantly for several weeks now. I couldn't pin point it's origin until today when I opened the brake reservoir cap and stuck my finger in the fluid. I've been told the hydraulic clutch and brake share the same reservoir there also is a change in the sound of the ranny once it warms up. Has anyone noticed this. 1ss manual with 2500 miles on it. I havn't driven like a mad man but haven't babied it either. I know it's not something burning off because it's not everytime I drive it. Happens most consistant when I'm going from 2nd to 3rd or coming off a down shift. I test road it with the service tech this afternoon and of course it chose today to not be as often as it's been. Any elp would be appreciated. I've got an appointment next week but thought I might ask here.

bluch · 07-16-2009, 12:51 AM

that thread title leads me in a totally different direction......

lsgun · 07-16-2009, 12:58 AM

Sweet smell comming through the vents... might be related to your coolant/antifreez?

Vash · 07-16-2009, 01:11 AM

Yea sweet is coolant. Check coolant level and quality. Inspect for leak.

I would even have them pull a test of the oil for the tranny and the rear end. There is a test card you put a few drops on. Should be fine but check every juice.

Have you done any burnouts btw? Maybe your smelling glazed clutch but it's more like like burnt grass than sweetness of coolant.

superstockcam · 07-16-2009, 01:36 AM

Burning clutch disc, normal break in, almost never fatal to breath....
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COACH PURSES

Gentry78 · 07-16-2009, 05:04 AM

sweet smell= coolant

Gentry78 · 07-16-2009, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluch

that thread title leads me in a totally different direction......

lmao and the first sentence didn't help

MTron · 07-16-2009, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superstockcam

Burning clutch disc, normal break in, almost never fatal to breath....

Here, breathe this, it only kills a few % of people.....hey where you going? you don't want to breathe it????........hmm, i wonder why he didn't want to breathe it

almost never fatal

....lol

tom692010 · 07-16-2009, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gentry78

lmao and the first sentence didn't help

I didn't want to have people think it was another post about the recent transmission issue

tom692010 · 07-16-2009, 10:02 AM

Maybe I described the smell wrong. I would like to think it was normal clutch break in but it happened the second week I had the car then went away. At about 2000 miles it's back again. The hydraulic fluid has the same odor that is coming into the car, but the most annoying is it isn't consistant. other than I know it's going to happen in any ride I take but I can not say when I do this...it will make the smell.
Never done a burnout yet...Maybe that's the problem, car thinks I'm a wuss!

Hanzo · 07-16-2009, 08:54 PM

My car smelled the first few days and I assume it was due to the clutch. Smell stopped after the first 3 days.

nards444 · 07-16-2009, 09:13 PM

sweet is coolant. but burning would be clutch, ive had that too, but it is going away

07-16-2009, 12:40 AM	#1
tom692010 Account Suspended Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Here Posts: 1,404	tranny smell this isn't related to the recent transmission issues. I've had a sweet burning smell coming through the vents intermitantly for several weeks now. I couldn't pin point it's origin until today when I opened the brake reservoir cap and stuck my finger in the fluid. I've been told the hydraulic clutch and brake share the same reservoir there also is a change in the sound of the ranny once it warms up. Has anyone noticed this. 1ss manual with 2500 miles on it. I havn't driven like a mad man but haven't babied it either. I know it's not something burning off because it's not everytime I drive it. Happens most consistant when I'm going from 2nd to 3rd or coming off a down shift. I test road it with the service tech this afternoon and of course it chose today to not be as often as it's been. Any elp would be appreciated. I've got an appointment next week but thought I might ask here.

07-16-2009, 12:51 AM	#2
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	that thread title leads me in a totally different direction...... __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

07-16-2009, 01:36 AM	#5
superstockcam Member Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Where you vacation...Tahoe Posts: 928	Burning clutch disc, normal break in, almost never fatal to breath.... ________ COACH PURSES Last edited by superstockcam; 04-19-2011 at 03:00 AM.

07-16-2009, 09:13 PM	#12
nards444 Drives: 1SS/RS Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 2,123 View My Garage	sweet is coolant. but burning would be clutch, ive had that too, but it is going away __________________ 2010 1SS/RS Black, CGM stripes, polished Rims, Tinted windows, Hurst shifter

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lsgun Camaro Enthusiast Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/RS CGM a6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 66	Sweet smell comming through the vents... might be related to your coolant/antifreez?

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Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Yea sweet is coolant. Check coolant level and quality. Inspect for leak. I would even have them pull a test of the oil for the tranny and the rear end. There is a test card you put a few drops on. Should be fine but check every juice. Have you done any burnouts btw? Maybe your smelling glazed clutch but it's more like like burnt grass than sweetness of coolant.

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tom692010 Account Suspended Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Here Posts: 1,404	Maybe I described the smell wrong. I would like to think it was normal clutch break in but it happened the second week I had the car then went away. At about 2000 miles it's back again. The hydraulic fluid has the same odor that is coming into the car, but the most annoying is it isn't consistant. other than I know it's going to happen in any ride I take but I can not say when I do this...it will make the smell. Never done a burnout yet...Maybe that's the problem, car thinks I'm a wuss!

07-16-2009, 08:54 PM	#11
Hanzo Drives: '10 Black 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Mountains of IL Posts: 161 View My Garage	My car smelled the first few days and I assume it was due to the clutch. Smell stopped after the first 3 days.