Hi all,
Recently I've noticed a metallic smell whenever I park my car and I've been trying to pinpoint the source so I can fix it. Usually smells more if I drive the car hard.
Mods on the car are AP(would also be able to monitor certain parameters if that would help get an idea of what is causing it), resonator delete, symposer delete, hot side intercooler pipe, and recently did the first oil change(since getting car, 2016 fist approaching 32k miles), and brakes not too long ago(around 30k miles). The smell somewhat reminds me of the smell new cat back emits when it burns off oil but not nearly as strong. Also doesn't penetrate into the cabin while driving, I only smell it when I exit the car.
Thought it might be brakes burning but I smelled around and it seems to be strongest from somewhere in the engine bay. Temps seem normal and boost is holding fine so I'm hoping it's an easy-ish fix. Oil level seems about the same as before and coolant is just above minimum but I've been meaning to top it off more towards the middle of the range.
Been losing sleep trying to Google and scour the various forums so any and all help is appreciated.
Recently I've noticed a metallic smell whenever I park my car and I've been trying to pinpoint the source so I can fix it. Usually smells more if I drive the car hard.
Mods on the car are AP(would also be able to monitor certain parameters if that would help get an idea of what is causing it), resonator delete, symposer delete, hot side intercooler pipe, and recently did the first oil change(since getting car, 2016 fist approaching 32k miles), and brakes not too long ago(around 30k miles). The smell somewhat reminds me of the smell new cat back emits when it burns off oil but not nearly as strong. Also doesn't penetrate into the cabin while driving, I only smell it when I exit the car.
Thought it might be brakes burning but I smelled around and it seems to be strongest from somewhere in the engine bay. Temps seem normal and boost is holding fine so I'm hoping it's an easy-ish fix. Oil level seems about the same as before and coolant is just above minimum but I've been meaning to top it off more towards the middle of the range.
Been losing sleep trying to Google and scour the various forums so any and all help is appreciated.
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