Coolant Smell
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Coolant Smell
Hey guys,
Recently I have been noticing a coolant smell after driving my car (01 CLS). Last night I changed the oil and did not notice any coolant leaks. I rarely use the AC. The car has ~75k on it.
Should I take it into the dealer?
Recently I have been noticing a coolant smell after driving my car (01 CLS). Last night I changed the oil and did not notice any coolant leaks. I rarely use the AC. The car has ~75k on it.
Should I take it into the dealer?
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Originally Posted by Moodist
It could be a very small leak that you don't notice. Do you see any liquids under the car after it has been parked all night?
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Originally Posted by g1underground
Check your heater core under your dash. If they go bad you can smell coolant.
I don't smell it inside the car unless the windows are open. I took a peek under the hood with a buddy and he noticed some dried green substance below the thermostat housing. I spoke with a tech at my local Acura dealer and he said it could be a loose hose, cracked housing or bad gasket. He also said there is pretty much no way it's the head gasket. They'll check it out Saturday.
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