TomD Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I just got my 2005 LGT two weeks ago and I am noticing a burning smell coming from the engine compartment when I drive it hard. Is this normal? I've enver had a turbo before, and I know they run hot, but I dont think this is right. The only other thing I can think of is that, when the dealer changed the oil before making delivery, they spilled a little on the engine and its burning off. Lemme know what u think. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balrock Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 is this stock?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawGT Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Burning oil as you describe is a good possibility. Some have also experienced an exhaust smell inside the cabin when running her hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomD Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Yes, this is a stock LGT. And the smell could definetly be described as an exhaust smell. COuld this have something to do with the stock Downpipe? I think I read something about the stock DP not having a wastegate or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balrock Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 i really didnt get any weird smell unitl after i went to stage 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balrock Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 my headers were my burning smell-they were melting the underneath plastic cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKEBRAVO Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Mine smelled weird too, until I went STGII now I sometimes smell exhaust. If you can afford College, you probably don't need to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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scottybuckeye Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 If I accelerate quickly and I'm slow on easing the clutch even a little, I'll get that nasty ass smell. That's my guess. See if the same happens to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Condor Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 It's normal, I get the smell when driving hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 +1....more smell since going just stage 1....can't wait for stage 2!! In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbacis Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I had a recurring burning smell after freeway runs as well. Turned out I had one of the leaky oil filters. Changing out the filter eventually got rid of the smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psucaptainkickass Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 If you are stock, just take it to the dealer and have them check it out. If they spilled oil and it is burning...most likely you should have white smoke in the engine bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700watts Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Stinky CLutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBY Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 It's normal, I get the smell when driving hard. Yes, it's totally normal but should go away after a month or two. Your engine/drivetrain has lubricants etc. on it when it leaves the factory and they are simply burning off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryogt Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I was driving my 06' GT for about 40 min on the freeway, and smells like burning tires... could be just someone who braked hard ahead of me.. but i didnt see or hear anything + I smell this 2 X a week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baj Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Just bought an '06 non-GT Legacy last weekend and it has a slight burnt smell. A different dealer where I test drove an '07 told me it was norma; and would go away after a while (he told me this during test drive, and I didn't smell anything until after we stopped and got out, so people must ask about it). He gave me the impression that it was oil or something on hot engine/exhaust parts, not clutch, but who knows. The point is that I think a slight burnt odor might not be abnormal on a new legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jxjjang Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 when i first drove my 06 LGT, i wasn't used to the clutch. i've driven my friend's scion tc, honda civic, toyota celica, and acura tsx, and the LGT by far has the most sensitive clutch. the first 2 months i was burning my clutch here and there but now i have a good feel for it. i only smell burning when my friends try to drive my car... haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fweasel Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 When I drove my LGT off the lot last year there were all sorts of smells. Once I got used to the clutch engagement, that smell went away, but as soon as the vent/fan was tuned on, you got high. Went away after a few months. ignore him, he'll go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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