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Old July-19th-2003 | 04:35 PM
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Question I smell Like Exhaust

I just got an MP5 with 5-speed white with chrome wheels... I really like the car but have noticed the after driving it for an hour or so I smell like exhaust. Anyone else having this problem or know what it could be ?
Old July-19th-2003 | 08:35 PM
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You just got it? I smell the same smells in my car, but it is normal for new cars because the car is still breaking in.

I hope you're not torturing the car, yet?
Old July-19th-2003 | 10:54 PM
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If it's brand new, it'll stink to high heaven for about a week. All that sealant & gunk has to burn off all the hot parts. If it's an actual exhaust smell, not just a "hot" smell, you might want to see if it's got a bad gasket somehwere in the exhaust, but I'm sure what you're smelling is "break-in stink."
Excellent choice of color, by the way.
Old July-20th-2003 | 02:51 AM
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I believe it's all the teflon that they scotch guard the internal components of the car with. That salty sea water air can do a number on the internals if they seep into the containers.
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