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Distinctive Smell After Driving

alanf
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alanf Member

alanf

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I have a 2006 911 Cab with 18,000 miles.

After a drive, I park it in the garage, and there's a very distinctive smell (that I can't describe very well).

Could be related to tires, oil or brakes.

My question is: anybody else get a "distinctive smell" after driving? Or is this something I need to get checked out.

AP 997S Member

AP 997S

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My 2005 997S has an 'aroma' not a smell.

I too think it's a combination of heated tires (PS2's are a fairly soft compound), brakes, coolant, oil, etc.

No leaks just an aroma.

:drive: :drive: :drive:

tekky Member

tekky

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My 2005 997S has an 'aroma' not a smell.

I too think it's a combination of heated tires (PS2's are a fairly soft compound), brakes, coolant, oil, etc.

No leaks just an aroma.

:drive: :drive: :drive:

Same here, I thought it was tires/breaks combo - it is distinctive but not overwhelming enough to call it 'smell'

alanf Member

alanf

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Thanks for the responses, guys.

Yes, I think "aroma" is a better term than "smell".

Glad that I'm not the only person experiencing this.

rob545 Member

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Alan, I have a 997 Cab same year same mileage and it never occurred to me to mention that on the forum but I experience same thing. It is particularly noticeable after more spirited driving. I was also thinking brakes/clutch/rubber hoses.

pbarch1 Member

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I've noticed it too ~ It has always bugged me.

Alan, I have a 997 Cab same year same mileage and it never occurred to me to mention that on the forum but I experience same thing. It is particularly noticeable after more spirited driving. I was also thinking brakes/clutch/rubber hoses.
phillipj Member

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I think they all (996,997) have that smell. I guess you just get used to it. Because the engine is in the back on the smells from heat, tiress, brakes etc aren't as contained as they are in a front engine car.

Porsche aroma huh..... Never thought about it that way. :D

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AP 997S Member

AP 997S

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Maybe we can synthesize it and bottle it as Porsche cologne or aftershave.

Most Porsche enthusiasts will buy anything labeled 'Porsche'.

:cheers: :thumbup: :cheers: :thumbup:

number9ine Member

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Label it "Porsh" and you might sell twice as much. :D :rolleyes:

Maybe we can synthesize it and bottle it as Porsche cologne or aftershave.

Most Porsche enthusiasts will buy anything labeled 'Porsche'.

:cheers: :thumbup: :cheers: :thumbup:

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