if it happens just asfter oil changes see if oil has been spilled on the engine and is dripping down to the exaust either on top or bottom of motor. that wouuld give you the smelll you are experiencing. Other than that there would have to be a an oil or coolant leak which should be kind of obvious if it's oil. Coolant can be pressurechecked for leaks. but from what you describe it sonds like spillt oil after a change eitehr from the oil filter or putting oil in.

Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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Its not just after the oil change. I was mentioning that I can still smell it right after a change (trying to rule out the possibility of the car running dry on oil. Like I said the manifold appear to be clean of oil. Im getting close to another oil change, so I shouldn't STILL me smelling burning oil if it was smily...correct?

Answered by ciprimm23
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Oil, coolant and gas smells differently and unless you are able to distinguish between them and tell us what the smell really is before we are able to suggest what could be wrong.

Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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It smells like burning oil...my wife says gas haha.

Answered by ciprimm23
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If it is oil that is burning, most probably there is a leak and is dropping onto the exhaust system. You need to get under vehicle to check fopr signs of oil. It could be from the oil pan or end seals.

Remember to check your oil level.

Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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