2001 Chevy Malibu Smell of coolant

2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU
85,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DLRIPS
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When I turn on the heater in the car with the fan on i get like a sweet smell of coolant blowing into the car. What would cause this?
Nov 14, 2008 at 7:37 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Sounds like the heater core is leaking, look for moisture on the passenger side floor
Nov 14, 2008 at 8:06 AM
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