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Burning Smell

Lildag2

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I just picked up by my 2022 civic SI from the dealer as it was coming off the delivery truck earlier this week with 10mi. I noticed an almost rubber burning smell from it after driving it. I’m not doing burn out or anything. Has anyone else experienced this?
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KVR

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Our 2022 hatch had that. Was some wax coating on the engine
 

Stealthy86

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There are so many chemicals and stickers on things like exhaust parts from the factory, its a common thing man. I wouldnt worry about it.
 


Tenshi

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My (2017) had the same issue when new. Went away after a while. Just a heads up, the smell may come back once it is broken in if/when you start doing hard pulls to redline.

My understanding was oil coatings and other rust proofing on the exhaust system that burns off over time. That would explain why it smells the first few weeks then goes away, only to return when I start driving more aggressively and get the pipes hotter than normal.
 

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Mine smelled as well. It is slowly going away but I only have 100km on the car.
 

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i've noticed this on a lot of new cars - have been told it's something in the exhaust? saw a comment about wax coating on the motor.. seems to go away pretty quickly but it's definitely distinct and worrisome at first!
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