The car was driving fine last Friday and then today engine wouldn't start after sitting the garage for more than 2 days. I first thought it is the battery and tried to jump, but it is not the battery.

I think tried to start continuously for like 10 times and finally it started, but I see some smoke and smell fuel burning. I decided to shut down the car.

The temperature in north NJ for the last few days were 30s during the days, and 10s at night.

What could be the problem?

Thanks

 

Could be anything at this point. We have almost no history on the car and we haven't seen\heard the car in person.

Aftermarket parts on the car? Mileage? Any recent service done to the car?

 

That means you have problem after the snow on saturday.
maybe the snow made something burn in your car because there were alot of snow on sat.
you might have to bring to dealer for engine check.

 

What kind of oil are you using? I know that in Canada, because of the cold temperature we can get we use 0W-20 Oil. If you are using 5W20 it might be a little hard to start during cold temperature.

 

I live in Canada and its - 40 degrees here and my engine is loving the 0/20. Fired right up even with it not plugged in