engine smell

[dan no1]

after i have been driving my car the last couple of days the engine smells. when u get out the car, you can smell it all around the car i cant really describe the smell i just know its not right. i opened the bonnet and it was really strong. is it overheating maybe, do i need to check the coolant or summat?? thanks

[dilligaf]

Could be coolant, that smells quite strongly if it leaks.
Check your hoses and look for steam.

[derekpara]

Could it be the catalytic converter ? They can be a bit pongy at times. Wait for Loosehead et al to advise, I'm just an enthusiastic amateur.

[woodchopper]

Brakes binding, clutch slipping - the list is endless

[__LEE__]

oil leak.. dripping onto the exhaust?

[Matheous]

Cat fallen asleep somewhere under the bonnet?

[marcus5771]

Oil breather pipe, Dirt/filth on the down pipe.