Car smell

[cprogrammer]

I've recently discovered a smell similar to an overheated hair dryer that I smell when I get out of the car. I lifted up the hood and there was no smell in the engine, which is good, but around the car. It only does this on days I use manual mode (I dont have Steptronic, I just put it in 'm' and shift). What's the cause? I know this isn't much information. It's got low mileage and the engine isn't overheating, no engine warning lights, nothing is wrong. The smell isn't that bad and goes away in a few seconds but I'm just wondering if its something I should look into. As I said before it rarely does this, only on days I use 'm' mode. Maybe I shouldn't use the 'm' mode anymore?

Thanks.

 

[bmwperson]

You dont use "M" all the time, that makes the car stay in the gear longer and messes up your engine in the long run. I dont know of thats connected with the smell tho.

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Tom