"kalexand33" wrote:
> I have a 93 Altima that, beginning last night, is often dying when I stop
> at a stop light. The RPM needle is low and jumps quite a bit -- it also
> exudes an awful burning smell out of the exhaust. Generally, when I'm
> accelerating, it's okay -- but a couple occasions today, I noticed the
> needle jumping quite a bit when I'm going 30-40 MPH.
>
> Also, the past few weeks I noticed the engine doesn't heat up well --
> usually when I turn the heater on, the engine cools off and doesn't blow
> out much heat. Don't know if it's related. The oil is a pinkish color --
> not light brown. It was changed about a month ago. The distributor and
> spark plugs are new -- only a few months old.
>
> I need to drive from Chicago from Milwaukee later today. No mechanics
> open on new year's. any tips? advice?
>
I wouldn't chance it. When it finally gives up the ghost in the middle of nowhere, you will be
stuck with the smell.