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  1. Semi-n00b
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    10-12-2012 10:50 AM #1
    My wife and I have been following the break-in procedures per the manual and used a few interstate on-ramps to "quickly accelerate" as they say. Each time we've done it there is a burning/burnt smell coming through the air vents. It's not present any other time. We purchased the van 2 weeks ago and it has just over 700 miles on it. Has anyone else experienced something similar?

  2. 10-13-2012 12:44 PM #2
    Probably just the painted bits on the motor cooking off...not abnormal for new cars.
    10' Routan SE, 28k
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  3. Semi-n00b
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    10-23-2012 08:40 PM #3
    Thanks!

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    12-21-2012 10:48 AM #4
    My 2011 did the same thing. It doesn't now (13800 miles)
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