Oil Smell when warm and been on a run

[Widgetman]

Hi Guys

Have had my 05 plate Cooper S for two days now and love it completely, but have today noticed what seems like a burnt oil smell or is this the smell of the car when warm.

This is when it has been from home to work or on a run and has warmed up to half way up the temperature gauge, but the car is not really pushed past 3k revs at the moment

Checked the oil today when the car was cold and on the dip stick it seems to be half way up, going to get some oil tomorrow to top up.

There is no worrying noises on start up or when driving or when the car is warm.

Just wondered if I should worry about this or just run the car and enjoy it?

Edited by Widgetman on Thursday 29th September 23:36

[Widgetman]

Thank you for the info. I will look into what you suggested.

Should I stop using the car till its sorted out?

[Widgetman]

Thank you for all the advice, The mini is in at the end of the month to get the rocker gasket replaced as it is weeping slightly as I got him check out last week.

The dipstick still mystifies me on how to read it properly and when is the best time to check the oil level.

Any ideas anyone??????????????/