Why after running the engine do I smell coolant outside the car, yet there are no coolant leaks?
Aug 12, 2009 at 5:49 PM
2003 Chevy Monte Carlo Coolant smell
2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
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Hi there,
You may have a small coolant leak that is burning off before it hits the ground, this is normally the case when you have a strong coolant smell, get a cooling system pressure test done first as this will locate any small external leaks, start here.
mark (mhpautos)
You may have a small coolant leak that is burning off before it hits the ground, this is normally the case when you have a strong coolant smell, get a cooling system pressure test done first as this will locate any small external leaks, start here.
mark (mhpautos)
Aug 13, 2009 at 5:09 AM
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