Antifreeze smell in cab

1996 DODGE RAM
V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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GSCHAKE
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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.
Mar 20, 2011 at 5:34 PM
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CARADIODOC
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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.
Mar 20, 2011 at 5:58 PM
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GSCHAKE
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i checked that first and no leaks
Mar 20, 2011 at 8:51 PM
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RASMATAZ
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If you're smelling antifreeze inside the cab the only way to get there is from the heater core-
Mar 21, 2011 at 1:31 AM
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