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MattViperTLX 05-12-2018 11:36 PM

TLX New Car Engine Smell?
 
We've had our new TLX for about a month now and drove about 1,000 kilometres to date. We park in the garage and since the beginning, we've noticed the car has a strong smell after we park it. I think it's coming from the engine area. It's not quite a burning smell, or chemical smell, I can't quite come up with a description of how it smells though. So just wondering if you guys with your new Acura's also noticed this 'unusual new car smell' too and if it will hopefully go away soon.

DohcIVTEC 05-13-2018 12:04 AM

Yes it's the new car smell. If you drove the car spirited, then you'll smell this "new car" smell.

ZipSpeed 05-13-2018 11:32 PM

Did you do an undercoat? That also smells quite a bit when newly applied.

MattViperTLX 05-14-2018 11:19 AM

there was no additional undercoat added, just whatever came from the factory. I suppose I should hose off underneath the car too next time I wash it.



Originally Posted by ZipSpeed (Post 16233142)
Did you do an undercoat? That also smells quite a bit when newly applied.


justnspace 05-14-2018 11:22 AM

^no need. over time, the initial coatings and oils will "burn off"


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