Why does my car smell like burnt coolant?
Why does my car smell like burnt coolant?
Whenever i drive for a while and get out of the car, i smell burnt coolant. I couldn’t locate any leaks and the dealer didn’t either. They have advised to change the coolant reservoir cap. Well, that did not help and i continue to top the coolant once in a while.
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.
What to do if your Radiator is leaking coolant?
Two years ago the radiator developed a crack in the side tank near the top. Couldn’t find the leak until the top of the fan shroud was removed. Has the dealer done a dye test to pinpoint the source of the leak. The dealer should be able to diagnose an intake or head gasket leak.
Can a small coolant leak cause a puddle?
However, a very small leak when the car is hot may not result in drips or puddles. A revised radiator is available through GM. When I get the Model-Year I can dig deeper into defects. I had similar experiences on a few of my cars. 88 Chevrolet Beretta – There was a small coolant bypass hose under the manifold.
Why does my car smell like coolant under the hood?
There is also a possibility that there is a small leak or seepage under the hood, and that the smell is being pulled into the cab when you run the HVAC system. Have you checked for the telltale signs of a coolant leak under the hood?
Where does the antifreeze smell come from in a car?
Turn the car on and then turn the heater on high to determine if the antifreeze smell is coming from inside or outside the car. If the smell is coming from inside the car only when the heater is turned on, the problem is either with the heater core or the heater hose.
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.
Is there coolant leaking into the cab of the car?
There is no leaking of coolant into the cab of the car or through defroster vents. It’s a 1995 Isuzu Rodeo with 155K miles on it Have you checked the level of coolant in the radiator?
