Thanks for the suggestions.
I can't see where my car is leaking any oil, besides, I know the smell of oil burning(whether on previous cars, or my car when oil is spilt on the exhaust) and this smell is not it. Also, I've replaced the heater resistor already, and besides, the smell is definitely coming from outside the car.
Would the cooling fan wiring burn even if the fan hasn't cut on yet? This smell has occurred on a short one mile (easy) drive.
I think I'm more worried about the transmission. Well, at least I've got the extended warranty.
Martin
2000 Contour SE V6 ATX
Med Steel Blue Metallic\Greystone interior
Mods: SVT grill(insert painted aluminum), foglight mod, amber reflectors removed, gas bonnet lifters, 2nd horn installed, 2001 Focus 16" rims, Knauberized, debadgerized, pre-98 sail panels, Bullitt fuel door, A6 sidemarkers, K&N air filter, TH fix, Flowmaster\glasspack exhaust, clock recontent, trunk release bezel recontent, Mystique rear dome light, express-open sunroof, Ford accessory rubber floor mats, Ford accessory door threshold protectors.
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