Oil Burning oil smell question...

uncler · 23rd December 2007, 10:38

I have a newish (1 month old) CTR... so far only has about 500 miles on the clock.

Have been driving it fairly carefully so far - wasn't planning to VTEC until I had reached the 625 miles (1000km) mark. However, accidently went into lift yesterday (a very easy thing to do!) and didn't stay in the band for long, prob just a few seconds. However, when I stopped at my destination a couple of mins later, I noticed the what smelt like burnt oil.

Is this normal? I was wondering if certain parts of the engine/high lift cams etc, hadn't been coated in oil properly yet, hence the smell? Was a bit worried, thats all!

P.S. I did check the oil last week and it seemed fine. However, it was difficult to see the level 'cos it was so clean!

Plus surely it wouldn't have burnt any oil after 500 miles?!?

hlxbravo · 23rd December 2007, 13:19

TBH I wouldn't worry too much, you were only on it for a while and I don't think it would make any difference as long as you don't drive round town with it permanently in the Vtec range

Got just over 3000 miles on mine, and I have a very long straight road coming down to my street, sometimes I give it a "little" on my way home, and as I get out of the car in the garage, there is also a slightly oily type smell, I think it's more or less to do with the extra heat in the exhaust, although don't quote me on this.

Jack The Lad. · 23rd December 2007, 13:32

The Cat' becomes extremely hot too and gives off a smell.

cnicolini · 4th January 2008, 15:04

I would nt worry, I used the VTEC on the same day I got the car just to see if everything was working correctly. You will get a burning smell as everything is still new, the exhaust will give off a smell, so will the brakes. And if you over rev the engine on a hill start you may also smell the clutch burning, this is not advised as you can burn it out for good! I've now done 3500 miles in just over 3 months and it will improve.

amronno · 5th January 2008, 02:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnicolini

I would nt worry, I used the VTEC on the same day I got the car just to see if everything was working correctly. You will get a burning smell as everything is still new, the exhaust will give off a smell, so will the brakes. And if you over rev the engine on a hill start you may also smell the clutch burning, this is not advised as you can burn it out for good! I've now done 3500 miles in just over 3 months and it will improve.

Totally agree with your opinion on this one, cnicolini!

No reason to worry.
The smell is quite normal on a new car.

XCGuard · 5th January 2008, 10:09

Subarus come with a protective coating in the engine bay to stop bits corroding while they are sat waiting to be shipped/sold. Not sure if honda do the same, but as others have said it should go away over time. If you are worried then you can always pop down to the dealer for reassurance/explanation.

uncler · 5th January 2008, 14:15

Cool, cheers for advice all! Car has just done 1000 miles, VTEC used a fair bit and no more smells!

23rd December 2007, 10:38	#1 (permalink)
uncler Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd November 2007 Location: SE London, UK Posts: 172 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Burning oil smell question... I have a newish (1 month old) CTR... so far only has about 500 miles on the clock. Have been driving it fairly carefully so far - wasn't planning to VTEC until I had reached the 625 miles (1000km) mark. However, accidently went into lift yesterday (a very easy thing to do!) and didn't stay in the band for long, prob just a few seconds. However, when I stopped at my destination a couple of mins later, I noticed the what smelt like burnt oil. Is this normal? I was wondering if certain parts of the engine/high lift cams etc, hadn't been coated in oil properly yet, hence the smell? Was a bit worried, thats all! P.S. I did check the oil last week and it seemed fine. However, it was difficult to see the level 'cos it was so clean! Plus surely it wouldn't have burnt any oil after 500 miles?!?

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23rd December 2007, 13:19	#2 (permalink)
hlxbravo Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 15th October 2007 Location: Oldbury, nr West Bromwich. Posts: 108 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	TBH I wouldn't worry too much, you were only on it for a while and I don't think it would make any difference as long as you don't drive round town with it permanently in the Vtec range Got just over 3000 miles on mine, and I have a very long straight road coming down to my street, sometimes I give it a "little" on my way home, and as I get out of the car in the garage, there is also a slightly oily type smell, I think it's more or less to do with the extra heat in the exhaust, although don't quote me on this.

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Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,776 Thanks: 2 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts iTrader: (0)	The Cat' becomes extremely hot too and gives off a smell.

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cnicolini Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th August 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 585 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	I would nt worry, I used the VTEC on the same day I got the car just to see if everything was working correctly. You will get a burning smell as everything is still new, the exhaust will give off a smell, so will the brakes. And if you over rev the engine on a hill start you may also smell the clutch burning, this is not advised as you can burn it out for good! I've now done 3500 miles in just over 3 months and it will improve.

5th January 2008, 10:09	#6 (permalink)
XCGuard Wheelnut Join Date: 1st January 2008 Location: Midlands. Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Subarus come with a protective coating in the engine bay to stop bits corroding while they are sat waiting to be shipped/sold. Not sure if honda do the same, but as others have said it should go away over time. If you are worried then you can always pop down to the dealer for reassurance/explanation.

5th January 2008, 14:15	#7 (permalink)
uncler Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd November 2007 Location: SE London, UK Posts: 172 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Cool, cheers for advice all! Car has just done 1000 miles, VTEC used a fair bit and no more smells!