mkulrey13

iTrader: (39)

Well after i installed my DC Sport exhaust i drove it to my girls house , i jsut got back and parked it in the garage and it smells like something is burning? what could be burning? i am hoping its just someone outside burning trees but i do not think it is, any help PLEASE!

memphisr24

It takes 1 to 2 days for the exhaust to break in. In that period, you get white smoke and it smells strange. That goes with all new aftermarket exhausts. (at least i think) I had a weird smell when I put my magnaflow on. It's just the muffler breaking in. It should go away within a day and if it doesn't, it's probably something else.

maxpit

Its not uncommon to smell that on a new exhuast system. But if you can still smell it the next day go get it checked out.

Chevypowered

Go under your car and look for anyhting that is in contact with you exhaust if nothing is then it just any oil or any debri that was on it or in it, no big deal.

mkulrey13

iTrader: (39)

omg im soo releaved lol i installed it yesterday afternoon and drove it to my girls, sat overnight and just drove home so i hope its just the exhaust breaking in. i will check it in a few thanks guys!

Shortbus

Yes its just the exhaust breaking in.

mkulrey13

iTrader: (39)

Nothing seems to be touching, i will keep a eye out tho for it see if it goes away! also the tip is so F'in hot? im guessing thats normal

CloudyDaysBehind

tip being hot = normal. didn't your mom ever tell you "dont touch the muffler!"

myoshizawa819

It's oil from the metal forming process used to manufacture your exhaust burning off. It should go away within a couple days to a week.

celicacobalt

exactly

BLKSS

My brakes allways smell bad when i get out. I think I might have grooves.

RaineMan

speaking of brakes.... I can actually feel the grooves on my front rotors.... though the back ones are nice and smooth...

celicacobalt

dont get us started about grooves in our rotors

distillion

maybe a bag that is melted on the cat, thats what happened to my cav, i freaked out, smelt like soemthing was burning bad, looked underneath and it garbage bag that was melted on my cat lol, it melted away after a week.

mkulrey13

iTrader: (39)

smell seems to be gone tho. thanks guys. freaked me a little bit :P

hawkeyez

Hey I am new to the Cobaltss.net I have a question and I was wondering if anybody has any imput? I just bought a 2005 Cobalt SS/SC and the car only has about 7500 miles it is like brand new. Everytime I step on it I get a burning smell and I only have the factory exyhaust. Any ideas on what is or what to do?

memphisr24

Uh oh....Not a good sign. I think your catylic (don't know how to spell) converter is going. You should take it into the dealership to have them check it out.

hawkeyez

Okay thanks I will let the dealer know about this. It is strange because I have low miles but I will take your advice and have it checked out. I think my warranty will cover this. I also have a GM Certified warranty along with the factory one.

memphisr24

Yeah a couple of members on here were smelling something like you have been smelling. They didn't have many miles on their cars either. They took it into the dealership and it turns out the cat was either clogged or something was wrong with it. The dealer should replace it under warranty for you so no worries.

SS_SC_Cobalt

Stop eating the bean burrito off the dollar menu?

sorry couldnt resist....

hawkeyez

Yeah I will take my SS/SC to the dealer this week. Maybe I can have them replace it with a Highflow cat??? I love the SS/SC Sweeeeeeeeeet

mi6_

I picked my SS/SC up on tuesday, and drove it across town for about half an hour. It had the heater on and noticed a burning smell. It went away when I switched the air off. I smelt it when I got home that day once I stepped out of the car. So I was out tonight again (wednesday) and it did the smell thing again, but not as bad. I can't see smoke or anything, so I thought is was just something involving the car being brand-new. Nothing seems to be wrong around the engine bay or exhaust manifold. It had 10 kms on it when I took it off the lot, and it has about 90 kms now.

So am I right to assume that this is just the exhaust and that it will go away in a few days, or should I call my dealers service department? I think if it is still noticeable in a few days, I will get it checked out.

Thanks!

Malaclypse

iTrader: (1)

Its brand new, man. If it has the same problem after 500 kms take it to the service department and -ask- them what's up.

jester

Does the Cat look swollen?

mi6_

Thanks! I'm not really worried about it, just wanted to see if this was common or not. I still smelt it today, but I just passed 100 kms, so I am sure it will go away soon.

Loving this car. It is as much fun as the '04 Z06 I drove. In fact, so far, I like it better!