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PB65stang · 11-16-2008, 03:29 PM

I know all about the weak clutch, but I was wondering...do you guys get a burning smell from the clutch regularly after normal driving? I've only had the car a couple days, so have been driving VERY conservatively, but have been getting what I fear is a burning clutch smell intermittently. The clutch hasn't started slipping yet, but I'm sure it will. I've been driving clutches ever since I was 14, and my '93 Nissan pickup had 150,000 miles on the original clutch, and that's with my siser and I both learning on it, so I'm sure I know how to drive one (I know, you have heard this before). Basically, is the burning clutch smell normal and something I just have to live with??

GerardBuc · 11-16-2008, 10:55 PM

I'm willing to bet you've got a little oil on your exhaust manifold, especially if you just had the oil changed. It happens every time mine is done, and it goes away in a few days. Hang in there.

PB65stang · 11-16-2008, 11:37 PM

Thanks, will do. Guess I'm getting a little paranoid about this...I need to just accept it for what it is and enjoy the car, because it sure is fun to drive.

GerardBuc · 11-17-2008, 06:08 PM

That's right. Deep breaths.

I think if it's slipping, you'll feel it before you smell it.

chistiy_hahol · 11-27-2008, 12:38 PM

not unless you burn rubber bro... if ur conservative then its somethin else - i get the smell + clutch slippin after a good hard run... but normal daily driving.. nah its prolley oil, or if u had it sprayed for winter then maybe thats it

11-16-2008, 03:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
PB65stang Learners License Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wicihta, KS Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I know all about the weak clutch, but I was wondering...do you guys get a burning smell from the clutch regularly after normal driving? I've only had the car a couple days, so have been driving VERY conservatively, but have been getting what I fear is a burning clutch smell intermittently. The clutch hasn't started slipping yet, but I'm sure it will. I've been driving clutches ever since I was 14, and my '93 Nissan pickup had 150,000 miles on the original clutch, and that's with my siser and I both learning on it, so I'm sure I know how to drive one (I know, you have heard this before). Basically, is the burning clutch smell normal and something I just have to live with?? __________________ 2003 6s - 5 speed, Redfire, Sport package, leather.

11-16-2008, 10:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
GerardBuc Rally Racer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mundelein, IL Posts: 1,138 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm willing to bet you've got a little oil on your exhaust manifold, especially if you just had the oil changed. It happens every time mine is done, and it goes away in a few days. Hang in there. __________________ 2005 6s 5 Door Lapis Blue Bose and Sunroof MTX. Mazdaspeed CAI. NGK Laser Iridium Plugs and Weapon X Coils. Schaeffer's for life! Saikou Michi OCC. Magnaflow cat-back exhaust. TWM Short Shifter w/ CAble Bracket. EBC Slotted and Dimpled Front and Rear w/ Akebono full ceramic pads. Apexcone 55w 6000k HID Low Beams. PIAA Extreme White Plus Fogs and High Beams. CarLED Tails. Brake light mod. CARLED.com 3rd Brake Light LED Strip. RPM Smoked LED Rear Bumper Reflectors. LED license plate lights. RPM smoked LED side markers. 9 LED SMT Tower Hyperwhite Parking Lights. New Valentine 1. Mazda iPod adaptor plays endless shuffle of road tunes.

11-16-2008, 11:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
PB65stang Learners License Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wicihta, KS Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks, will do. Guess I'm getting a little paranoid about this...I need to just accept it for what it is and enjoy the car, because it sure is fun to drive. __________________ 2003 6s - 5 speed, Redfire, Sport package, leather.

11-17-2008, 06:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
GerardBuc Rally Racer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mundelein, IL Posts: 1,138 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	That's right. Deep breaths. I think if it's slipping, you'll feel it before you smell it. __________________ 2005 6s 5 Door Lapis Blue Bose and Sunroof MTX. Mazdaspeed CAI. NGK Laser Iridium Plugs and Weapon X Coils. Schaeffer's for life! Saikou Michi OCC. Magnaflow cat-back exhaust. TWM Short Shifter w/ CAble Bracket. EBC Slotted and Dimpled Front and Rear w/ Akebono full ceramic pads. Apexcone 55w 6000k HID Low Beams. PIAA Extreme White Plus Fogs and High Beams. CarLED Tails. Brake light mod. CARLED.com 3rd Brake Light LED Strip. RPM Smoked LED Rear Bumper Reflectors. LED license plate lights. RPM smoked LED side markers. 9 LED SMT Tower Hyperwhite Parking Lights. New Valentine 1. Mazda iPod adaptor plays endless shuffle of road tunes.

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11-27-2008, 12:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
chistiy_hahol Learners License Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	not unless you burn rubber bro... if ur conservative then its somethin else - i get the smell + clutch slippin after a good hard run... but normal daily driving.. nah its prolley oil, or if u had it sprayed for winter then maybe thats it