I got that same smell after a spirited test drive of a new Cayman. I felt bad when I asked the SA if something had gone wrong, but he assured me that it was normal part a new engine's lubrication. Thankfully I knew not to worry after gently driving my GTS 10 miles home yesterday stunk up our garage.

 

When you do spirited driving all sorts of weird things happen.

Seriously, it is normal. You should also smell burning rubber. If not, you didn't drive it hard enough. Guess how I know. LOL

 

Are you sure you aren't smelling the cosmoline burning off?

 

Yep, thats what my SA called it. I'd never heard of it before.

 

Gonna take mine in to make sure it's not a hidden oil leak. The reason why this smells like my GTI is because they use the exact same Mobil 1 W0-40 motor oil.

http://www.macanforum.com/forum/porsche-macan-videos/157945-porsche-macan-hidden-oil-leak.html

 

Is Porsche using something else now - instead of cosmoline? BMW motorcycles used to use it as
well - it looked a bit yellowish on the motorcycle engines, til it burned off. IIRC, BMW cars used it too
as a coating on the engines.

 

The worst thing you could do during a "break in period" is to operate the vehicle in the same low RPM range. Short quick stabs of the throttle and "spirited" driving are the best thing for breaking in the rotating assembly. If you develop an issue it's best discovered sooner than later. I've never babied a new motor, if it's built correctly, it can handle anything up to the red line. NASCAR engines run at the red line for 500 miles out of the box. Porsche engines are top end motors built for short stroke and high revs. Drive these motors as they were designed to be driven. If you don't ring the red line your not driving the car as it was intended.

 

In the case of the Porsche Macan which it has engines taken from Audi.:laugh:

 

The Porsche Macan shares its platform with the Audi Q5. The wheelbase and suspension configuration are based on and heavily modified from the Audi, but the 6 cylinder engine, transfercase, suspension tuning, interior and exterior are unique to Porsche for the Macan.

Porsche subsequently released a base Macan for select Asian markets and the United Kingdom. Using a reworked version of the Volkswagen Group's 2.0-litre inline-four engine used in multiple applications such as the Audi Q5, the Macan is the first Porsche to be powered by four cylinders since the Porsche 968.

Only the 4 cylinder is an Audi engine.

 

The Porsche Macan shares its platform with the Audi Q5. The wheelbase and suspension configuration are based on and heavily modified from the Audi, but the 6 cylinder engine, transfercase, suspension tuning, interior and exterior are unique to Porsche for the Macan.

Porsche subsequently released a base Macan for select Asian markets and the United Kingdom. Using a reworked version of the Volkswagen Group's 2.0-litre inline-four engine used in multiple applications such as the Audi Q5, the Macan is the first Porsche to be powered by four cylinders since the Porsche 968.

Only the 4 cylinder is an Audi engine.

In my opinion, the real Porsche engine is in the BOXER , and not some VW transplants that are starting to be hosted, unfortunately, in an increasing number of these remarkable brand. And by the way, it's not only the Porsche 968 but the current model Cayman and Boxster have Turbocharged boxer 40

 

Just an update. The dealer found a leaky valve cover gasket which they're replacing under warranty. Do a search here--apparently is not uncommon.

 

Does anyone have a picture location of this valve cover gas,etc that is suspect ? Is it located under the engine cover ?

 

Wikipedia Porsche 968 "Porsche's 944 model debuted for the 1982 model year, was updated as "944S" in 1987 and as "944S2" in 1989. Shortly after the start of production of the S2 variant, Porsche engineers began working on another set of significant upgrades for the model, as executives were planning a final "S3" variant of the 944. During the development phase, 80% of the 944's mechanical components were either significantly modified or completely replaced by the engineers, leaving so little of the outgoing S2 behind that Porsche management chose to introduce the variant as a new model, calling it the 968. In addition to the numerous mechanical upgrades, the new model also received significantly evolved styling both inside and out, with a more modern, streamlined look and more standard luxury than on the 944. Production was moved from the Audi plant in Neckarsulm (where the 924 and 944 had been manufactured under contract to Porsche), to Porsche's own factory in Zuffenhausen."
The above quote indicates that it was an attempt to move the engine with roots straight from Audi. I also do not know if you know Porsche 924 (completely disliked by real Porsche fans) which was one of the attempts to put the engine from Audi. Unfortunately, without much success. As I said, a real Porsche is an engine type B O X E R and not a badge on the hood.
Sad but true. Some people consider themselves fans of the brand because they only bought something for a show and not a real sympathy for it.
No offence. Best wishes. And sometimes it would be worth to talk if you have the opportunity of course with someone who is really close to the brand. Greetings.