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I bought the car with 33 miles on it and after driving my brand new baby home I smelled a funky smell. Is that new engine oil or something? I've heard you should never run high speeds on a brand new engine. I've only been on the highway for about 10 minutes to get home max speed was 65-70. Did I screw something up or am I just being paranoid?
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You know that feeling of remorse you get when buy a brand new car? Yeah I don't have that!
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I am not sure what you mean by a funky smell, lol But new cars often have fluids and oil and coatings on parts that burn off as well as all rubber and plastic parts that have oil and petroleum coatings when they are made that burn off during their break in period from the engine all the way back to the muffler tips as well as rotors, calipers and pads. I doubt you did anything.
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+1 on what the old guy said. Drive it like you stole it!
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Check under the car and see if anything is leaking. Check fluid levels. If ok drive it again and see if it still smells. If it does take it back to the dealer and show them.'13 Camaro SS/RS Blue Ray Metallic w/silver stripes, Auto, Rear Vision Package w/camera, Embroidered Console, Blade Spoiler, sunroof.
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Ditto +1 It's always a good idea to inspect for leaks and to check fluid levels.Comment
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Thanks Lawdog! Yeah I think you are right on (new engine burn off) She's a fantastic ride. That being said, I'm noticing that when I first start the engine in the morning she idles pretty high for about 20-30 seconds before the rpms drop. I know I sound like a complete moron but I just wanna make sure I respect everything she's trying to tell me.Originally posted by Lawdog View PostYou know that feeling of remorse you get when buy a brand new car? Yeah I don't have that!
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no problem, enjoy .GM cars will do that more I notice after sitting all night. My old caddy still does that.Comment
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Yup, normal. IIRC, heating up the cats.Comment
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enjoy your new ride!2010 2SS INFERNO ORANGE, M6, LS3
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Mine did the same thing when it was new. Will go away after a few rides.Originally posted by DavidVoxMullen View Post
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Figured I'd give an update. The smell eventually went away (thanks for the info everyone) She just broke 1500 miles and she's getting better and better each time I take her out. Being an automatic (with the manual paddle shifter options) is there a specific way to drive/shift to get more efficiency and speed?You know that feeling of remorse you get when buy a brand new car? Yeah I don't have that!
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As a fellow A6'er, I recommend putting those paddle shifters to work and test your response times by joining us on the Lake Geneva cruise on October 4th. Your shifting efficiency and speed will most likely improve.Originally posted by DavidVoxMullen View PostComment
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why of course there is, Drive it like you stole it !Originally posted by DavidVoxMullen View PostComment
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