Coil pack? Here's some info:

http://www.babcox.com/editorial/us/us89920.htm

4 cyl. or V6?

Some Advance Autos, that have the new testing equipment, can test coil packs (free!).

Don't know about the oil smell...probably something unrelated. Does it smell like burning oil? Did you change the oil recently - if so, could be spilled oil burning off exhaust - nothing to worry about.

Does it perhaps smell like antifreeze? Could be leaking heater core. Coolant level OK? Windows fogging or film on windows? Wet carpet?


'96 Contour SE 2.5L Duratec V6 MTX Teal
Purchased New - 9/95
43,000 Miles - I Know, I Need To Get That Water Pump Replaced!!
K&N Air Filter/K&N Oil Filter, Castrol Full Synthetic Oil - Switching to Mobile 1
Advance Auto Salesperson (When Not Working At My Reg Job [Wildlife Biologist])
(Hey, Why Not - I Get A 20% Discount & Have Access To All The Parts Catalogs!!!!)