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09-20-2012, 01:56 PM | #1 |
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FINALLY engine is broken in...engine/tranny smell?
Finally!! I have reached 1000 miles on my car. I haven't gotten my first oil change, but i'll probably do it shortly.
Being that i hit 1000 miles i really wanted to hit redline and push that bad boy for the first time. I have to say the power is night and day from 2-4k and 5k-redline. What concerned me is that after i pulled over, i noticed a smell coming from either the engine or the tranny...couldn't tell where. do you think this smell is normal, being that it's the first time i've ever pushed the engine passed 4kish? |
09-20-2012, 02:05 PM | #2 |
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Hard to say without knowing what the smell smelled like. In general, engines smell of enginey things when pushed hard. Nothing to worry about probably unless the smell is from something leaking and burning off on the block. Check the fluids and look for leaks and if you're OK, I wouldn't worry about it.
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mine always gets that smell after 4k rpms
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Depends on what the smell actually is. I know it's not helpful but that's the best diagnosis that can be given.
It shouldn't be a problem. If you've broken it in property then it should be fine. It could be the clutch if you were beating on it, launching, agressive shifting, etc. To be honest, I don't think it should be an issue unless the smell is happening all the time. Then it is reason to be concerned.
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^Agreed. Probably nothing to worry about if it is not constant. If you start seeing smoke, then start worrying.
Use your best judgement and take it to a shop if it becomes a concern. -Zach |
09-21-2012, 05:46 PM | #6 |
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I get the same smell too if i push the car, happed when i pushed it right after 1k
And i thought the same thing, dosnt seem to be a big deal |
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I think it's pretty normal on a newer car - the smell will go away over time.
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Its just the perservation wax being burned off, takes quite a lot of use before it goes away for good
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How in the hell did you go 1000 miles and never break 4k rpm...I would be the most angry person on the road if I did that...That being said I redlined the car coming out of the parking lot the day i bought it...sideways...
To each their own I guess, 2700 miles and going in for the oil change this tuesday. No issues yet nd no wierd smells...well except for the A/C that smells weird when i first start the car. |
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First day I got my car I redlined it lots of time? I didn't buy a prius damn it!
My car smelt of hot rubber and hot plastic all day long. I stunned you actually were able to never go over 4k rpm in 1000miles?! |
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Not taking this motor over 4k for the first 1000 miles makes no sense. Don't beat on it but the motor needs to be ran through it's RPM range and varying degrees of load. If you don't do this Engines can have a bad Ring seal. IE excessive blow by.
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while this used to be true it is not anymore. they take care of that before the engine is even installed in the car, but i will agree that 1000 miles is a little to long for a break in.
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I know for fact that most motor cycles are ran right up to redline before delivery from the factory. Not sure about all Car Motor's. I have built a few Complete race motor's and have never had any failures from revving them too early. I did however have a motor somebody built me back in 2001 and they did a horrible job that motor never did seal right. I say drive it like you would everyday and it should last 150k plus. Gregg |
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