Hi everyone,
I have a 2001 Dodge Stratus RT 3.0 V6. It has around 130k on it. I have a few problems with it and wondering if anyone could hlp me out.

1. Every time I start it up it sounds sort of like it grinds for about 5 seconds after the key was turned.
2. I smell oil burning and occassionally see small amounts of smoke coming from under my hood.
3. When I first start my car I have to floor it just to get going. I have to let off the gas, then floor it again to even move. It kind of feels like it catched itself then takes off. It jerks too. Once I get driving for a bit it goes away.

I got my timing belt and water pump replaced last year and a mechanic just "cleaned carbon" out of the car a week ago, It didn't help at all. If anyone has had these experiences please let me know. Thanks.

 

When that happened to me in another vehicle it was the catalytic converter issue. Of course I live in California so this equipment may not be on your vehicle.

 

Welcome to DF
Is the engine soon lite on? Your smokeing problem could be a leaking valve cover gasket or cam seal.Starting problem could be a TPS out of range or o2 sensors. You may want to have the car scan for codes and go from there.