Yober

Just got my '05 RX8. I was told the car was sitting for a while, so had the oil and filters changed. The car was checked out and it is dry no leaks, HOWEVER, when i first start the car i smell like something is burning off and if i punch it hard get the smell inside the cabin. was told that i need to ride it out. Any insights would be appreciated? Also if anyone can recommend a mechanic in NY around queens area that knows about RX8 would be appreciated

blckninja

iTrader: (1)

What kind of burning? Electrical, oil, or maybe it smells like rotten eggs?

Mileage?
Transmission?

Yober

Smells like oil
got 60k miles manual transmission
i was told the car set around for almost a year and i need to just burn it out. but def want to hear from u guys

blckninja

iTrader: (1)

How long have you been driving the car? Could be nothing, or it could be burning too much oil? That's all I got.

Khurram

Driver her hard a few times on open roads, red line a few times.

Mine did the same when i let her sit for 3 weeks. It could be the fuel left in chambers that needs to burn off, + the carbon.

killemallx2

any mechs in nc jville area

maddy.k

If it just smells like oil burning, I'd wait for a week. Happened to me when I let my car sit for a while and it eventually went away.

platano47

im in the PA area, like 2 hours away...my cousin is a rotor mechanic for 15 years now, let me know if you want me to pm you his number.