2008 OB

Take it to the dealer and insist on a 'sniffer' test for exhaust gas in the radiator. That and an inspection for a leak will at least document your concern. Also, I see no reason that , IF they claim "thay all do that" you should point to one on the lot and ask for a demonstartion in it.

Keep in mind though - new cars often have odd smells as different oils, coatings and plastics give off fumes.

Carl

My car smelled very strange after running for about 6 months when it was brand new. It went away. Some at the time said it was cosmolene or some other substance, others said they'd quit using cosmolene years before. Whatever it was it seemed to eventually burn off and go away.

If you car has less than, say, 6000-10k miles on it it may be a less pleasant form of "new Subaru smell."

-- Todd H.

Got it back from the dealer. There was a "small" leak in the hose feeding the AT cooler. They fixed under warranty

Thx Skibum

Damn....

As well they should. Thanks for posting the result.

-- Todd H.