This is normal, especially on older model cars and trucks. Change the oil and try to keep it changed every 3000 miles or so. The only time I would worry is if the oil is milky (indicates water in oil), smells like gas, or extremely low (not touching dipstick)
the oil is darkit smells burnt
Head gasket
Nope, it's a deep,solid black -------------ooooooooooo--------------- When car oil is new it is translucent and can be green, yellow or pale brown, depending on type and additives. The older and more used it is, the darker it is. An engine that has black oil that smells burnt should be avoided
A ballast that smells burnt is going bad. The ballast will have to be replaced to fix the problem.
Oil on engine burning as engine overheats. Sort of common sense, don't ya think?
Yes, that indicates overheating. Change the oil and be sure and use the correct weight. Make sure the engine is not overheating.
If what you are decribing is smoke coming from underhood that smells like burnt oil, it may be your valve cover gasket(s) leaking on the hot exhaust manifold. This smell is strong enough to come into the passenger compartment while you drive. It should be repaired. I hope this helps you. Mark
Check for coolant in the oil or oil in the coolant. Dodge Neons are notorious for head gasket leaks and warped heads due to overheating.
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A burnt leaf.
When the oil starts to change to a darker color "almost caramel like" and smells somewhat "burnt" when its not in use, it is time to be changed.
The main part of diesel fuel is kerosene, which produces thick black smoke, and gives that smell that is commonly associated with diesel. most likely if it is white smoke, it is antifreeze, if it has a blue tint to it, it is oil. the smell of burnt diesel is rather strong so it could cancel the burnt oil smell, or on the other hand it could be coolant, because burned coolant doesn't have a strong smell. I would check your coolant and oil levels, and check your coolant for having oil in it.