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Originally Posted by deutsch100
Do you do more highway driving? My driving is at least 90-95% city driving, so there are many chances to notice this. I imagine on the highway or at a steady speed...it would be totally unnoticeable.
You've never had the funny smell when pulling in the garage, or parking? I get it quite often. Even called the dealer, and they said almost EVERY diesel owner calls about this "smell". It's even in the manual!
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I believe I noticed the smell once on the street. I got out of the car and immediately noticed a sweet smell. I only drive it weekends on relatively longer drives. But never noticed a loss of power or anything unusual. My wife drives the rest of the week (mostly around town) and she has never complained about the smell. I wonder if fuel could influence the frequency of regeneration. Do you get winter diesel? I think winter diesel has higher particulate content and so I would expect the engine to regenerate more frequently. Also, I don't use unbranded diesel nor additives.
Edit: I noticed you live in Woodland Hills so no chance of winter diesel! Can't think of another reason ...