Aaah....that New Engine 'burning' Smell

[Sportalero]

Got my car out of the shop yesterday and last night, i took it through it's paces on the interstate. When i got home, i smell a funk from the car. From the outside of the car, it kinda smells like burnt oil. Once you pop the hood, it's a completely different smell. Anyone know if this is to be expected or not? Is the engine ridding itself of old funk? Or should i take it back to the shop?

[Naich]

probably (hopefully) they just dripped some oil on the engine whlie filling or draining the oil, and it is just burning off. If you still smell it after a couple days, then take it back.