2001 Lincoln Town Car Heater core

2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
189,000 MILES • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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MMCCORKLE
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When my car is running, whether I use cold or hot air, I smell antifreeze. The engine temp has not gone over the normal range yet. I think it's the heater core. Is this accurate? Or could it be as simple as a leaking radiator hose that attaches to the heater core?
Sep 18, 2015 at 8:20 PM
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HMAC300
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it may be heater core especially if you see moisture on windshield. have it pressure checked.
Sep 18, 2015 at 11:01 PM
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MMCCORKLE
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How much does it cost to have it pressure checked? Also if it is a heater core, what's the usual cost to replace? Ballpark estimate is good.
Sep 18, 2015 at 11:04 PM
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rices vary all over for what you are asking pressure check shouldn't be much to do heater core at least $500 probably more
Sep 18, 2015 at 11:40 PM
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