Is there antifreeze leak in my Ram 2500?
Is there antifreeze leak in my Ram 2500?
Discussion in ‘ Heavy Duty ‘ started by Joizee camper, Sep 20, 2020 . Since buying my 2014 RAM 2500 a couple of years ago I’ve always had the smell of antifreeze at the front of the truck. I have crawled all over that 6.4L looking for the leak.
What causes antifreeze to leak from the engine?
5 Causes of Antifreeze Leaking. If you detect antifreeze leaking from the engine of your car, the wise move is to get it taken care of as soon as possible. A 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and distilled water flows around the engine during use, keeping it from overheating, so a leak can mean trouble.
How to identify and locate an antifreeze leak?
How to Locate a Leak 1 To find a leak, first drive the car until it’s fully warmed up, then park it on a clean, dry section of pavement—a… 2 Shut it off and let it cool down. Caution: When the vehicle is fully warmed up, the coolant is boiling hot and under… More …
Why does my Dodge Ram smell like antifreeze?
It’s difficult to see but the shaft of the water pump has a super small leak that only presents itself while the pump shaft is turning. I found white residue building up just under the snout of the water pump on the passenger side.
Discussion in ‘ Heavy Duty ‘ started by Joizee camper, Sep 20, 2020 . Since buying my 2014 RAM 2500 a couple of years ago I’ve always had the smell of antifreeze at the front of the truck. I have crawled all over that 6.4L looking for the leak.
What should coolant level be for antifreeze leak?
The coolant level should be between the “min” and “max” markings. If the tank is full, what you are smelling is probably not an antifreeze leak. If the tank’s level is below the minimum mark or it’s dry, you’ve likely got a problem and it is time to consult an expert technician.
Why does my Dodge Ram smell like coolant?
There’s no white residue indicative of a coolant leak. I gave up after I noticed my coolant wasn’t really going anywhere, the level stayed constant. Now I have finally noticed a bit of a loss in coolant so back under the hood.
When to know if your car has an antifreeze leak?
If you’ve noticed an odd, sweet smell coming from your car after you shut the engine off you might have an antifreeze leak. Antifreeze plays a key part in keeping your engine running properly, so it’s important to know if it’s leaking.
