Coolant smell

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by R Miller, Dec 6, 2003.

  1. R Miller

    R Miller Guest

    I changed the coolant 3k miles ago and can smell it after I stop the car. I
    didn't put in the 'pellets'. Should I have? I noticed a little coolant loss
    but the oil is fine. Thanks in advance.

    99sw2
    65k miles
     
    R Miller, Dec 6, 2003
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  2. R Miller

    Dan Hicks Guest

    My guess is that you overfilled slightly and it's boiling over. See
    how full the coolant recovery tank is immediately after stopping
    hot. Probably it's pretty far up there.

    Also, it's hard to change coolant without spilling a little here and
    there, and the odor of the stuff hangs around for a long time. An
    engine wash might help dissipate it.
     
    Dan Hicks, Dec 6, 2003
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  3. R Miller

    David & Caroline Guest

    It's always a good idea to rinse out the engine bay after doing anything
    with coolant, unless you like the smell - coolant sticks around for quite a
    while...

    The coolant loss could be a simple as air bubbles coming out of the system
    from the change - keep an eye on it and see if it continues to drop.

    Also - go over every coolant hose junction and look for leaks (helps to get
    under the car for many of them)
     
    David & Caroline, Dec 7, 2003
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