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auto trans "smell" in shift mode?

forango

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I have a 2015 GT automatic.

Often times after having some WOT fun in S mode using the paddles, when I get out of the car there is a smell similar to a burning clutch

Is this normal or should I seek dealer assistance? lol
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It's just the cats unable to process all that exhaust.
Or could be brakes.
 
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It's just the cats unable to process all that exhaust.
Or could be brakes.
I never considered the cats really, because if I wear the car out just as hard in Drive mode there is no smell.

But I can see where there potentially is more workload on the cats in S mode.
 

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I never considered the cats really, because if I wear the car out just as hard in Drive mode there is no smell.

But I can see where there potentially is more workload on the cats in S mode.
The difference between D and S should just be programming.
Also automatic clutches are bathed in oil, you can't smell them burning.
 
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The difference between D and S should just be programming.
Also automatic clutches are bathed in oil, you can't smell them burning.
My assumption was the clutches smell, I guess my
Wonder is if I am smelling the auto clutches burning should I take it in or is it normal?
 

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My assumption was the clutches smell, I guess my
Wonder is if I am smelling the auto clutches burning should I take it in or is it normal?
No you can't smell auto clutch. The bands are soaked oil and cooled constantly. You can't smoke an auto clutch and the computer won't certainly let it happen or it will throw a code. Like I said either brakes or exhaust gas.
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