Does anyone else get a funny smell after driving their jk? I noticed this after I put on my 33's, i wonder if it is the tires or maybe the engine working a little bit harder to turn the bigger tires. I really noticed it after i went 4 wheeling in some mud, the smell was really strong, and anytime i hold in the clutch while making a turn i can smell it. Cant really describe the smell but if anyone has had this experience and has a way to fix it it would be greatly appreciated!

 

I don't know the answer to your question, but why do you hold your clutch in while making a turn?

 

16,000 miles and still smells new!
Perhaps it could be your clutch? What is your best description of the smell.

 

When i gear down into second before making a u-turn sometimes i can smell it (im not holding the clutch in throughout the turn), it smells a little bit like burning rubber which is why i thought it was the tires, but im not spinning them or anything so i dont think it is the tires now.

 

Havent people complained about getting crap up in their tranny after going mudding? You may have crap up in there burning......

 

It could be several things:

1. Your passenger is passing gas every time you go around a curve--the 'ol butt cheek lean.

2. You got the clown option package--clowns always smell funny.

3. You have water in your rear tub compartment that's spilling onto the exhaust every time you go around a curve.

...sorry, it's late, I'm tired...couldn't resist.

 

Burning Mud!

 

Haha the ol butt cheek lean is possible... but that smell only comes after eating chili...

Actually I hadnt thought about mud possible being in the tranny, thats a really good point, it seems like it could be the smell (it was some nasty mud i went through).

Is there an easy way to check if it is? Also, if there is mud up there, wouldnt i feel a difference in how the jeep handles as far as shifting goes?

 

I always thought burning rubber smell might be a break issue..........

 

I've noticed a smell from the beginning too. I just figured it was the "new" burning off Honestly I have no idea. I know its not mud in the tranny but not sure what it could be.