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Run over a plastic grocery bag in my 987 boxster
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Ran over a plastic grocery bag in my 987 Boxster that didn't come out the back.
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after conservative driving I notice a burning smell from the rear, not the brakes. But almost like there is something plastic burning in the engine. No its not the clutch. Not driving with the E brake on. Is this normal for mid engine. It almost seems like it cant cool down. The temp stays at 175. My wife noticed it "your car always smells like its burning" Not even pushing the car driving fast or anything. Just a 45mph cruise to get gas. Anyone else noticed this? I have 4,000 miles on her
Ran over a plastic grocery bag in my 987 Boxster that didn't come out the back. Part of the bag melted on a muffler and even after I cleaned it off it had the burnt plastic smell for a few months. Even after 17K on it, it had a little smell from the motor.
Dealers should let you know about cosmoline up front. It is perfectly reasonable that Porsche would apply it to their cars for shipping but unreasonable that some of us would have to lose sleep over the burning smell. I had no idea what cosmoline was until I found this site. I was able to request that the dealer remove as much as possible (especially wheels) before I took ownership.
At least you guys don't have to deal with it running down onto your car after it rains. I still have it seeping from the underside of the doors of my MINI - there must be a gallon of that stuff in there..
I have yet to notice it on the Cayman though (the smell or otherwise).
Burning smell
Did you have this smell inside the car as well. Especially with the heat or air going? I am hoping it is not the clutch master cylider leaking???
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I smell it while driving. Again mainly with the AC or heat on. If I stop at a light it seems to work it's way stronger. My car has 410 miles on it. My Boxster (built in Stuutgart) never smelled like this??
I'd say this could be caused by friction. Try more lubricant. Uh,... wait, ...... never mind....... I thought you were talking about something else. My mistake....
