burning clutch smell when going uphill

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08-17-2012, 11:20 PM

mondster

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burning clutch smell when going uphill

i seem to notice a burnt clutch smell whenever i go uphill. any idea what could cause this? 1st time ive smelled it in an automatic car...

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08-19-2012, 11:48 PM

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I don't know if it is 'clutch',
But twice on separate occasion, when I was 'punching' the Z (RPM to 5 - 6k) a few times, I smell something 'burning' as well...
I thought it's just maybe an oil drop on a hot engine?

Haven't got the chance to check it out though...