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Riftur · 04-12-2016, 06:30 PM

I get a burning smell from my engine when I drive the car hard. When I accelerate while getting onto the highway or just take off fast I can smell it. As soon as the rpm's drop the smell goes away instantly. I have a 2013 AT. Anyone have this issue?

MisterSheep · 04-12-2016, 06:34 PM

When was the last time you changed your oil?
Do you have an aftermarket exhaust?

I would say its the cam plate but you have an auto...

go_a_way1 · 04-12-2016, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Riftur

I get a burning smell from my engine when I drive the car hard. When I accelerate while getting onto the highway or just take off fast I can smell it. As soon as the rpm's drop the smell goes away instantly. I have a 2013 AT. Anyone have this issue?

Mine does this too

Riftur · 04-12-2016, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterSheep

When was the last time you changed your oil?
Do you have an aftermarket exhaust?

I would say its the cam plate but you have an auto...

Oil was changed 2k miles ago. The car is stock except for a drop in K&N air filter.

Riftur · 04-12-2016, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by go_a_way1

Mine does this too

Any clue what is causing it?

MisterSheep · 04-12-2016, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Riftur

Any clue what is causing it?

Probably burning oil like most cars do when they are pushed hard?

Teseo · 04-12-2016, 06:56 PM

Its just an auto thing

go_a_way1 · 04-12-2016, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Riftur

Any clue what is causing it?

Its normal for engines to smell when hot. No idea what exactly it is but its nothing to worry about.

go_a_way1 · 04-12-2016, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Teseo

Its just an auto thing

might be mines auto too lol

projectXTR · 04-13-2016, 02:50 AM

I occasionally get that too after some spirited driving.
Goes away after a minute or so.
2013 MT BRZ

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