How to get rid of clutch smell?

T Bone · 12-23-2008, 04:39 PM

I have a 335xi with snow tires and I got stuck the other day from not having ground clearance.

Anyway, DSC Off, and rocking I went with my 6MT. Now I have this sick sweet smell of clutch in my car....and it has been a week.

Suggestions?

Thanks.

BoostedCosta · 12-23-2008, 04:44 PM

ummm...
dont burn your clutch? lol

Adamk24 · 12-23-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 335i82108

ummm...
dont burn your clutch? lol

This response made me

Same as any other smell. Let the car air out first then use a fog type de-oderizer. I would also spray down the carpets with fabreeze or something similar. A power cleaning of the underbody or engine bay might also help remove any left over clutch dust that can cause a smell.

Lastly I would replace the interior filter and get a BMW genuine HVAC mold/oder removing fogger to make sure your air system is clear of smells.

Good luck.

Bubbles · 12-23-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by T Bone

I have a 335xi with snow tires and I got stuck the other day from not having ground clearance.

Anyway, DSC Off, and rocking I went with my 6MT. Now I have this sick sweet smell of clutch in my car....and it has been a week.

Suggestions?

Thanks.

T-bone

When my clutch was fried, it would slip just a bit each time I drove the car. So the "burned clutch" smell was persistent until the clutch was replaced. If your clutch is ok, pop the hood (lower the windows) and aim a fan on the engine overnight. The smell should be gone in the morning.

T Bone · 12-23-2008, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Adamk24

This response made me

Same as any other smell. Let the car air out first then use a fog type de-oderizer. I would also spray down the carpets with fabreeze or something similar. A power cleaning of the underbody or engine bay might also help remove any left over clutch dust that can cause a smell.

Lastly I would replace the interior filter and get a BMW genuine HVAC mold/oder removing fogger to make sure your air system is clear of smells.

Good luck.

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Originally Posted by Bubbles

T-bone

When my clutch was fried, it would slip just a bit each time I drove the car. So the "burned clutch" smell was persistent until the clutch was replaced. If your clutch is ok, pop the hood (lower the windows) and aim a fan on the engine overnight. The smell should be gone in the morning.

Thanks... What I didn't post was the clutch smell in my HVAC too.

Bubbles, I am challenged with the fan solution since we are under many feet of snow right now!

Nikolas · 12-23-2008, 06:05 PM

Get an automatic!

Mr. 5 · 12-23-2008, 06:19 PM

It was pretty bad with mine as well after going to the strip, but fortunately, I was able to do some high speed freeway runs afterwards.

I don't think you can do that in the snow.

McLuVan · 12-23-2008, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikolas

Get an automatic!

Bubbles · 12-23-2008, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T Bone

Thanks... What I didn't post was the clutch smell in my HVAC too.

Bubbles, I am challenged with the fan solution since we are under many feet of snow right now!

Snow.....almost forgot that it is winter everywhere but here. Although I think it dropped to 70F tonight.

BMdblU · 12-24-2008, 12:54 AM

You're serious? You got stuck because there wasn't enough clearance with the suv xi suspension? The car is a truck, I don't see how that's possible with snow tires. My quattro A4 with snows never once got stuck in 4 years and it was a lot lower the the xi 3er. Then again, xi ain't quattro.

I've been fine clearance wise in my car dropped on kw2's with a lip ..a little plowing never hurt anyone

MTV · 12-25-2008, 05:02 PM

high speed run once the roads are clear

thekurgan · 12-26-2008, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by T Bone

I have a 335xi with snow tires and I got stuck the other day from not having ground clearance.

Anyway, DSC Off, and rocking I went with my 6MT. Now I have this sick sweet smell of clutch in my car....and it has been a week.

Suggestions?

Thanks.

Remove your clutch delay valve (lock valve) or replace it with one that has a larger diameter. I got the Zeckhausen for my M Coupe and couldn't be happier.

A418t81 · 12-26-2008, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by thekurgan

Remove your clutch delay valve (lock valve) or replace it with one that has a larger diameter. I got the Zeckhausen for my M Coupe and couldn't be happier.

That has absolutely nothing to do with him slipping his clutch while rocking the vehicle.

thekurgan · 12-26-2008, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by A418t81

That has absolutely nothing to do with him slipping his clutch while rocking the vehicle.

Yes, it does.

O-cha · 12-26-2008, 10:38 AM

kugran is a victim of placebo (an extreme case) who thinks removing his CDV solved world hunger so don't mind him, he's just a little delusional.

T Bone · 12-26-2008, 11:52 AM

Thanks guys, most of the smell is out. I need to wash the garage and the interior. I drove through lots of rain which seems to have cleaned up the underside.

veightkiller · 12-26-2008, 02:33 PM

just leave you car in your garage and open the doors for awhile.

thekurgan · 12-26-2008, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by O-cha

kugran is a victim of placebo (an extreme case) who thinks removing his CDV solved world hunger so don't mind him, he's just a little delusional.

Yeah, I forgot about world hunger, sorry girl.

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BMdblU Brigadier General 154 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	You're serious? You got stuck because there wasn't enough clearance with the suv xi suspension? The car is a truck, I don't see how that's possible with snow tires. My quattro A4 with snows never once got stuck in 4 years and it was a lot lower the the xi 3er. Then again, xi ain't quattro. I've been fine clearance wise in my car dropped on kw2's with a lip ..a little plowing never hurt anyone
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T Bone Brigadier General 551 Rep 4,021 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The land where we kill baby seals iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, most of the smell is out. I need to wash the garage and the interior. I drove through lots of rain which seems to have cleaned up the underside. __________________ "Aerodynamics are for people who cannot build engines"......Enzo Ferrari
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