We have noticed a strong pungent odor from the warm engine compartment?

Tiny
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  • 2007 HONDA CRV
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In the last week we have noticed a strong pungent odor from the warm engine compartment. The fluid levels are full. What might cause this?
Sunday, November 4th, 2012 AT 5:07 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Strong odor can come from leaky radiator, it can also have a smell if the engine is overheating.

Do you smell anything from the passenger compartment? If you do that could mean a coolant leak in the heater core.

Are you experiencing any issues?
Does it overheat?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-an-overheating-engine

Create any smoke?

If you would please let me know a few more details of what you are seeing and or experiencing.

Thank you.
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Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 AT 12:23 PM

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