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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 04:39 PM
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I noticed an odd smell after getting out of my car after backing it into the garage. Anyone familiar with it? I can't describe it, but I just know it stinks. It's not the clutch (sulfur) smell.

Oh and this is a new MY04 so I don't know if this is something normal on these cars or not.
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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 04:42 PM
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it happens to me in my car but usually when i go into rev right after and maybe while still moving forward, i know what ur talking about it stinks real bad. i guess the gear grinds or something like that.......
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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 05:55 PM
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Originally posted by Miami Spec V
it happens to me in my car but usually when i go into rev right after and maybe while still moving forward, i know what ur talking about it stinks real bad. i guess the gear grinds or something like that.......
What year is yours?
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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 05:58 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by jarod
I noticed an odd smell after getting out of my car after backing it into the garage.
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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 06:05 PM
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Exhaust?
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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 06:06 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by CrazyPhuD
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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 06:22 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by jarod
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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 06:31 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by CrazyPhuD
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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 06:51 PM
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Backing up an incline resulting in a smell usually equals clutch. Diff fluid smells like sulfer. Hot clutch material has been described as more akin to cat pee.
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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 07:01 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by xviper
Backing up an incline resulting in a smell usually equals clutch.
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