I see many of others with similar threads no doubt. I'll just have to monitor this and when I go in for the oil change have it looked at then.

 

Id say brakes, But i would check the exhaust for something clinged to it.

 

No, they don't change the oil at the 1000 mile check-up.

It really all depends on what schedule you plan on following. You can follow the standard Honda, the extreme condition Honda, or your personal/custom schedule. The standard Honda first oil change, as you say yourself, is 5000 miles. The extreme condition one (lots of stop-and-go or harsh usage in dustier than usual conditions, etc.) is 3500 miles. There are tons of crazy threads out there deliberating on which is the best to follow and whatnot, I suggest you find out for yourself which best suits you.

 

I have only about 300+ miles on the car and everytime I stop there is some sort of burning smell. I've read that they have this liner on the clutch and that smells pretty bad.

 

I wouldn't worry about it. Remember that your car is still under warranty. Give it another month and if the smell is still there than take it back to the stealer.

 

I had a very strong burning rubber smell recently when cornering briskly at about 65 mph in my my06. I put it down to possibly some automatic braking from the VSA system.
I've only noticed it that one time.

Willinathen

 

Last smell complaint I had there was a plastic bag melted to the cat.

 

dont forget too, that these bridgestones get pretty stinky when pushed to the limits.

 

could be the brakes. my car used to really stink when i used the brakes when she was new.

 

I had my car at the dealer just to have them put it up on the rack and see if there was any plastic bag or residue on the exhaust. They said everything looked clean and checked the brakes which showed normal wear.

This was an unscheduled appointment and I'd have to bring it back to have a thorough diagnostic test etc. But I am wondering if there is nothing visually leaking, or no plastic bags what other possible causes would they be looking for ?

I have seen some threads on burning clutches and differential leaks but I doubt the clutch smell would be in the rear tire wells.

The car has 1400 miles now so I know its still considered new but if it was tires or brakes why would it not be in the front as well ?