Coolant Odor?
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Coolant Odor?
I had a coolant odor on my 2004 on first heat from the HVAC. Took to dealer told something about coating on compressor--normal for TL's. Right. They did pressure test and found no leaks. However, now have strong coolant odor in engine compartment everytime I drive, but no apparent leak. Help?
Thanx.
Rexorg
Thanx.
Rexorg
#2
7th Gear
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Marlborough, MA
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Coolant odor
I had the same problem with my TL. Up until about 1200 miles
I could smell coolant on start up. Also, on occasion when I
stepped out of the car.
I now have 2200 miles and I haven't noticed the smell in awhile.
Of course, it has been too cold to smell anything where I live currently!
I get in the car as quick as possible... drive... and get out as quick as possible.
But it isn't your imagination that you smell coolant or a similar smelling material in the HVAC...
Steve
I could smell coolant on start up. Also, on occasion when I
stepped out of the car.
I now have 2200 miles and I haven't noticed the smell in awhile.
Of course, it has been too cold to smell anything where I live currently!
I get in the car as quick as possible... drive... and get out as quick as possible.
But it isn't your imagination that you smell coolant or a similar smelling material in the HVAC...
Steve
#3
Milano is right. I've seen a previous post regarding the same thing, in addition, my car had a few weird smells when it was new too. Yours should be gone in not too long. Since coolant is critical make sure to check the reservoir periodically to ensure it is not being lost.
#5
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Thanks to all for the help. Good to know it's going to go away. Only have about 850 miles on the TL since I purchased 12/27. It likes to stay in the warm garage. I wonder if the radiator is heating the overflow bottle and the bottle is venting thru the small hole on top of cap? That's where the odor seems to be coming from. Any thoughts on that?
Rexorg
Rexorg
#6
Team NBP Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Detroit, MI
Age: 49
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Coolant Odor?
Originally posted by Rexorg
I Took to dealer told something about coating on compressor--
I Took to dealer told something about coating on compressor--
I said it on a previous post, I will be dimes to dollars that what you're smelling is linkage grease that was accidentally smeared on the inside of the HVAC case.
PM me if you want more information
Originally posted by Rexorg
I wonder if the radiator is heating the overflow bottle and the bottle is venting thru the small hole on top of cap? That's where the odor seems to be coming from. Any thoughts on that?
I wonder if the radiator is heating the overflow bottle and the bottle is venting thru the small hole on top of cap? That's where the odor seems to be coming from. Any thoughts on that?
Also not that likely since you're in IN, venting on an overflow happens when coolant pressure gets really high (mostly due to high ambients). Besides (and I could be wrong), I thought that the TL used a surge tank system.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
cycdaniel
1G TSX Performance Parts & Modifications
8
12-17-2019 10:58 AM
Username 0
2G TSX Performance Parts & Modifications
23
09-28-2015 09:09 AM