2002 Cadillac SLS

2002 CADILLAC SLS
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ALWATERS
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Engine Cooling problem
2002 Cadillac SLS V8 Automatic 118000 miles

My check coolant level indicator came on and I refilled the resevoir last night. This morning I go about 5 miles and it came on again. When I got home and popped the hood it was smoking quite a bit. What could be wrong? When I'm driving, it smells like I'm burning syrup under the hood.
Jan 31, 2009 at 6:57 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Get a cooling system pressure test, could be as simple as a leaky hose, or as complex as a blown head gasket...
Jan 31, 2009 at 7:19 AM
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ALWATERS
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Could the smell be from the coolant burning under the hood?
Jan 31, 2009 at 7:25 AM
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MERLIN2021
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yep.
Jan 31, 2009 at 8:54 AM
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