break-in period-burning smell? - HondaClub.com

hifichip-si76 · 10-30-2006, 09:12 AM

I am breaking in my new Si and driving it gently as possible. I occasionally notice a burning smell. Is this normal during the break-in period? I hope I'm not burning the clutch. I've been careful with it.

**TJ213** · 10-30-2006, 02:21 PM

It might just be the new paint burning off

AP1fun · 10-30-2006, 05:11 PM

The clutch has a coating on it your ment to burn off. Also the pistons and valves are still seating so your most likley running a little rich at time. It's nothing to be alarmed about.

hifichip-si76 · 10-31-2006, 11:15 AM

Thanks!!!

I can't wait to hot 600 miles, so I can start pushing it into Vtec-around 6k rpm, I think.

AP1fun · 10-31-2006, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hifichip-si76

Thanks!!!

I can't wait to hit 600 miles, so I can start pushing it into Vtech-around 6k rpm, I think.

VTEC- Variable valve Timing and Electronic lift Controls. There is not H and if you run into a real asshole all are capitalized but I'm not that picky.

VTEC hits/crosses over at 5900 to 6200 on the S2000 and NSX only (unless modified to do so)
Your looking at a 5200-5300 cross over point. However, you have i-VTEC which I refer to as imaginary but it stands for inteligent which makes the cams not hit VTEC as quickly so you wont really feel it, maybe a slight sound increase but thats about it.

hifichip-si76 · 11-01-2006, 07:26 AM

yes, I know what it stands for. must have been thinking of the phone when I typed that!

I did not know that about intelligent vtec.

dxtrix · 12-11-2006, 11:45 PM

All new cars have a clear coat sprayed on the motor that might be what your smelling.

AP1fun · 12-11-2006, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dxtrix

All new cars have a clear coat sprayed on the motor that might be what your smelling.

Where did you get this information from?

NiceTeggy · 12-15-2006, 12:17 AM

Maybe you ran over a bag and it stuck to your exhaust. It has happened to me a few times. Burning smell as soon as you get out the car. Get on all fours or put it in a lift and give it a check.

**Neil** · 12-15-2006, 12:14 PM

There are a number of possible smells on a new vehicle.

1) Some, not all, new engines have the gloss coat/rust preventative on them. I know only some of the GM's do.

2) Clutch coat burning off.

3) Anything on the engine that may be painted that gets hot or is near something like exhaust will smell for a while.

4) There is also assembly lube inside your engine that needs to work it's way out.

I'm not sure the cause of your smell, it is probably a little bit of everything.

Now quit treating that thing like a baby and let 'er go!!!!

10-30-2006, 09:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
hifichip-si76 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bayside, New York United States Posts: 60	break-in period-burning smell? I am breaking in my new Si and driving it gently as possible. I occasionally notice a burning smell. Is this normal during the break-in period? I hope I'm not burning the clutch. I've been careful with it.

10-30-2006, 02:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
TJ213 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania United States Posts: 1,629	It might just be the new paint burning off __________________ Comma Club Member #1

10-30-2006, 05:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
AP1fun Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Huntsville, Alabama United States Posts: 683	The clutch has a coating on it your ment to burn off. Also the pistons and valves are still seating so your most likley running a little rich at time. It's nothing to be alarmed about. __________________ [/quote]

10-31-2006, 11:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
hifichip-si76 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bayside, New York United States Posts: 60	Thanks!!! I can't wait to hot 600 miles, so I can start pushing it into Vtec-around 6k rpm, I think. Last edited by hifichip-si76; 11-01-2006 at 07:23 AM.

12-15-2006, 12:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin United States Posts: 253	There are a number of possible smells on a new vehicle. 1) Some, not all, new engines have the gloss coat/rust preventative on them. I know only some of the GM's do. 2) Clutch coat burning off. 3) Anything on the engine that may be painted that gets hot or is near something like exhaust will smell for a while. 4) There is also assembly lube inside your engine that needs to work it's way out. I'm not sure the cause of your smell, it is probably a little bit of everything. Now quit treating that thing like a baby and let 'er go!!!! __________________ Marine Snipers : America's number one long distance service provider. EF Squad member #46 www.autotechniques.org Club President

11-01-2006, 07:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
hifichip-si76 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bayside, New York United States Posts: 60	yes, I know what it stands for. must have been thinking of the phone when I typed that! I did not know that about intelligent vtec.

12-11-2006, 11:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
dxtrix Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Some Place In Oc, California United States Posts: 22	All new cars have a clear coat sprayed on the motor that might be what your smelling.

12-15-2006, 12:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
NiceTeggy Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bronx, New York United States Posts: 71	Maybe you ran over a bag and it stuck to your exhaust. It has happened to me a few times. Burning smell as soon as you get out the car. Get on all fours or put it in a lift and give it a check.

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