New Car: Slight Burning Smell

[jasonmymail]

Had the TDi 170 for 6 days now, great car but get a whiff of burning smell after I've driven it - only when I get out of the car and it's only slight, but noticable.

Is this normal for a new car and should I be adding oil or something?

 

[PJLarge]

Mine did the same just once - going up a long hill on a dual carriageway (2 miles) and hit traffic at the top so was reduced to ~2mph. It's just engine components going through their first heat cycles and burning off assembly grease / paint etc. Nothing to worry about unless you see flames

 

[Tim Stuart]

Same happened with me when I first drove mine back in August with 8 miles on the clock. It's now 4k up and I've never smelt it since.

 

[Amchlolor]

Do keep an eye on your oil though.
Many on here,including me,have found the Audi diesels can consume it at a frightening rate,especially for the first few thousand miles.
1000(ish) miles per litre is not unusual.

 

[jasonmymail]

OK cheers guys - thanks for the advice, will keep an eye on the oil