I have learned a great deal from the posts on these 26 pages. Thank you.
I have an 08 SEL AWD Edge built in June 2008 and purchased brand new December 4th, 2008. I have been smelling the "smell" for at least 6 weeks, but thought it was just breaking itself in since it was a new car. My husband took it in for the first oil change at 5,000 miles and had them check it out because of the smell. He said he saw 3 service guys standing under the front passenger side looking at my car on the rack and they said an AWD seal was leaking and they needed to order the part and they would call when it comes in and they would have my car a few days.
I couldn't believe all the information that came up when I came home and googled this leaking seal. I haven't taken my car in for the first seal replacement yet, but will keep you updated on my progress.
BTW, just curious if you get your oil changed at 3,000 or 5,000 miles?