look to see if exhaust is touching plastic somewhere. (get under car) engine probly isn't the cause.
No. have exhaust checked/repaired
sort of like burning plastic but a little diff you will have to smell it to know what im talking about but burning plastic is about what it smells like
Burning Wires.
Probably a lot like burning plastic.
You can smell exhaust because your exhaust pipes and exhaust system has worn out. As a result, the exhaust and carbon monoxide it contains leaks inside the van. Soon, it will not be a problem because the carbon monoxide will have killed all of you.
If you can smell burnt plastic then you could potentially be in danger. Smoke from burning plastic can be harmful to breathe.
The burning smell from the exhaust pipe may be caused from oil or transmission fluid leaking into the exhaust pipe. For example, if your turbo is failing on the car, then that can cause leakage from the manifold into the exhaust pipe. There may be other reasons, too, which other people will be better articulating.
A gas stove may smell like burning plastic if there is a problem with the electrical components or wiring, causing them to overheat and emit a plastic-like smell. It is important to address this issue promptly to prevent any potential safety hazards.
Generally a burning plastic smell in a car indicates wiring getting hot enough to melt the insulation. This is something that should be looked at immediately to prevent a fire.
during a brand new cars "break in" its normal to smell like somethings burning, coming from the brakes and exhaust...the metal on the disc brakes and the pads heat up for the first time making it smell like somethings burning, same goes for the catalytic converter in the exhaust system.
Its just the wax they have on them to stop them from rusting while in storage
You may have an oil leak that is dripping onto the exhaust.