Antifreeze smell in CAB

Tiny
GSCHAKE
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  • 1996 DODGE RAM
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  • 4WD
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I have a 96 Dodge Ram 1500 and every time I start it up and drive it, I can smell antifreeze in side the cab, what can be causing it.
Monday, March 21st, 2011 AT 12:34 AM

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Tiny
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Look for a puddle on the ground between and just behind the front tires. If there is one where you park, suspect a leaking heater core.
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Monday, March 21st, 2011 AT 12:58 AM
Tiny
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I checked that first and no leaks
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Monday, March 21st, 2011 AT 3:51 AM
Tiny
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If you're smelling antifreeze inside the cab the only way to get there is from the heater core-
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Monday, March 21st, 2011 AT 8:31 AM

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