Respek Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Postman- I agree, I have a 5eat and the car smells like burnt something.... not quite plastic and not quite metal. Dealer said it was from the cosmolene burning off the undercarriage. 5800 miles now and still get it when its driven hard/semi hard. I have sent an official complaint to SOA and am awaiting a reply. I will keep you posted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnoldscu Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 maybe I just need to do a bunch of launches to get that coating off of there... then it will stop smelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 My Liberty is a MY01 Model and when I step on it... hard, I get a little clutch smell still. I dont mind, it just means that even though its 4 yrs old, its still a little new. Ada///M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jduke Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 I still get this smell and its strong at times! Usually when Im excellerating hard in 4th or 5th, usually not to much smell in the lower gears. I have also noticed the faint oil smell in the cabin, this happenes once the car is warm and has been driven a few miles, stop for coffee or whatever leave the car idleing when I come back I can smell a faint oil smell in the car, goes away once I start driving. I have only really noticed this since its been cold though... John D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Thanks John, Unsure what the oil smell could be but if it does concern u, ring yr SA and ask about it, they will either recommend something or ask you to come in for a look see. Please let us know how u go. Ada///M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlkLegGt Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 I noticed it more when I first bought the car as well... but just the other day I did a little launch, nothing to harsh, just for fun since I hadn't in a while, and it stank for soooo long - I was really blown away by how strong and how long it stank for. I'm curious if the issue people are having is just when they ride the clutch on accident or launch, or if it's happening during everyday driving...?? Weston +1 Did a semi-hard launch over Thanksgiving, clutch/tranny/engine seemed to hover at 6K WITHOUT the car moving forward!? Pushed clutch back in, re-engaged 1st and slowly, carefully pulled away. But, MAJOR stink for at least two days...and now the clutch/engagement seems looser and much further off the floor than prior. BTW, the car has been babied for 21K miles with this being literally the first aggressive lauch ever. WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 built in protection for people who abuse their cars. it's supposed to do that. Can't drop the clutch in this car. My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlkLegGt Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 built in protection for people who abuse their cars. it's supposed to do that. Can't drop the clutch in this car. Ahem. It's 'supposed to do' what exactly? Be the 1st car we've ever owned do behave in such a way, Mr. Horsepower-Sunday Driver-Kinda Guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06gtleg Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 damnit im getting tired of the smell. im calling subaru to ask them some qustions but i might have to bring it in. but ill let you guys know when i find some stuff out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Respek Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Thanks for posting about the smell issues in the car, mine however subsided around 25000 miles. Still completely ridiculous that it took that long for the "undercoating" fumes to go away, its supposed to be a brand new car. I will never be buying subaru again..... suspension sucks, bad fumes, cooler does not get cold enough, turbo lag, remote entry sucks, as well as othe minor issues. Problems that create on the whole, a crappy vehicle. Just my humble opinion...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Respek....What?!? Ok first of all you listed you have an Outback. Of course the suspension is soft and you get body roll...that's why it's an Outback. Secondly, you bought a turbocharged vehicle thinking it will have no lag? Third, how does the remote entry suck? Lastly, we know about the clutch stink. This thread is 4 years old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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