Burning Rich?

[homeslicr8u]

I’ve noticed that when I start my car up and let it warm up that I smell a rich burning smell. It happens in the mornings or after I let the car sit and it completely cools down. I almost like the smell, but I think its burring rich. Until it warms up and the RPM’s drop gray/white color smoke comes out of the exhaust I don’t think its oil smoke since it disappears quickly. Im not sure if this is what Audi’s do in cooler weather but the mornings are in the 50’ and 60’s now. During the summer’s when it was in the 80’s in the mornings I didn’t notice it or smell the exhaust.

[makav3li]

hmm you got any mods like test pipe or tuned?

[STONER]

Any mods? Any cel on?

[beantown]

If it's white smoke and has somewhat of a sweet smell, then you're burning water/coolant. Which my have to do or result in an issue with your turbo.

I'd bring it into the dealer if you have a warranty still.

[homeslicr8u]

No mods, no cel's are on. yea it is almost a sweet smell. You can smell it if you stand in the front of the car the smell takes up a large area but the smoke will come out about 6" from my exhaust and then it dissipates. Its not like a fire smoke or burning smoke. So maybe it is coolant. It's not under warranty anymore... :( what can I do to see if it is coolant/turbo

[STONER]

Is your coolant resvoir even low. I would put it to the prescribed line first and drive it for a few days and see if it goes down. You could pressure test it, but I have a feeling you don't have a pressure tester.

[beantown]

Is your coolant resvoir even low. I would put it to the prescribed line first and drive it for a few days and see if it goes down. You could pressure test it, but I have a feeling you don't have a pressure tester.

^^^Check your coolant level. If it's low, potentially filling it will quell the issue. Otherwise I'd bring it in to an independent mechanic.

[homeslicr8u]

I'll check the level tomorrow if low ill add and make a line where it stands and see over a couple days if it goes low again. if its not low ill get the stealership to look at it when I go in for a oil change next week... I don’t have a pressure tester. Im actually scared to work on this car… its not like my old jeep O|||||||O

[STONER]

Nothing to be afraid of just nuts and bolts. Let us know. Also I know everyone bags on the dealerships, but independts could cost ya more if they don't know what their doing. Just make sure you find a reptuable shop.

[homeslicr8u]

Thanks for the help, I think beantown is right because of the sweet smell. I will update thread when I find out what’s wrong.

Btw your right it is just nuts and bolts but there expensive nuts and bolts lol