SLK/R171: Exhaust Fumes
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Exhaust Fumes
I just took delivery of an SLK 350. In our area it is windy during the day and humid at night. I notice a strong smell of exhaust fumes when driving with the top down mostly at speeds around 40 to 50 MPH. The fumes are stronger at times depending on the wind direction (seems a crossing wind causes more turbulence). But it is also noticeable at night when the air is still but heavy with humidity. I am driving without any other cars in sight, so it is not from an external source.
Anyone else had this happen? I put on the fabric windblocker but it didn't seem to make a lot of difference. I also left the a/c on, but I didn't turn up the fan speed.
Any ideas??? I am thinking of getting the plexiglas windblocker to see if that helps. The dealer says they have never had anyone claim to smell fumes.
Anyone else had this happen? I put on the fabric windblocker but it didn't seem to make a lot of difference. I also left the a/c on, but I didn't turn up the fan speed.
Any ideas??? I am thinking of getting the plexiglas windblocker to see if that helps. The dealer says they have never had anyone claim to smell fumes.
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Originally Posted by cmentz
I just took delivery of an SLK 350. In our area it is windy during the day and humid at night. I notice a strong smell of exhaust fumes when driving with the top down mostly at speeds around 40 to 50 MPH. The fumes are stronger at times depending on the wind direction (seems a crossing wind causes more turbulence). But it is also noticeable at night when the air is still but heavy with humidity. I am driving without any other cars in sight, so it is not from an external source.
Anyone else had this happen? I put on the fabric windblocker but it didn't seem to make a lot of difference. I also left the a/c on, but I didn't turn up the fan speed.
Any ideas??? I am thinking of getting the plexiglas windblocker to see if that helps. The dealer says they have never had anyone claim to smell fumes.
Anyone else had this happen? I put on the fabric windblocker but it didn't seem to make a lot of difference. I also left the a/c on, but I didn't turn up the fan speed.
Any ideas??? I am thinking of getting the plexiglas windblocker to see if that helps. The dealer says they have never had anyone claim to smell fumes.
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Exhaust fumes
As it turns out it probably isn't exhaust fumes I am smelling. There is apparently some kind of oil based preservative on the engine and exhaust system (perhaps shipping protection from salt water) that is burning off. It is getting much less today and is obviously a burn off of some kind that is noticeable when standing next to the car when it is running.
Hopefully it will go away once I put a few more miles on.
Overall, it is a fantastic car. I was sure hoping that it wasn't going to have some kind of a wierd problem.
Hopefully it will go away once I put a few more miles on.
Overall, it is a fantastic car. I was sure hoping that it wasn't going to have some kind of a wierd problem.
