Polish / Wax Odor

[Thomas J. Donohue, Jr.]

I have noticed this smell on several of my audis and it usually turned out to be
a pentosin leak.  Usually, though, it got stronger when the manifold got hot and
the precious fluid started sizzling.

Vbonz at aol.com wrote:

> When I initially start my car, I notice a strong odor like polish or car wax.
>  Some people describe it as a paint smell.  The smell is noticeable for about
> 20 seconds, but I'm not sure if that is because it stops or I just get use to
> it.  I've noticed this for quite some time (at least a year), but it appears
> to be stronger.  My air conditioning system seems fine (could cool a little
> faster on hot city driving days), so I don't think it's a freon leak.  Any
> suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Vince
> '90 200q
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