2002 Chevy Silverado Antifreeze smell

FOGHORN46

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2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
47,050 MILES

Every time I get back from a small drive, I smell antifreeze.I've looked under the hood and under the truck and don't see any type of drip. What do you think it could be?

Saturday, February 27th, 2010 AT 7:41 AM

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BLACKOP555

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Does it smell like antifreeze on the inside of vehicle too or just under hood?

Doesnt take much to evaporate and cause a strong coolant smell. Best thign to do is look on the hoses for moisture at the connections or for green/orange build up indicating a leak.

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Saturday, February 27th, 2010 AT 12:17 PM

FOGHORN46

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Only when I turn on the outside vent sometimes I do

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Saturday, February 27th, 2010 AT 2:01 PM

BLACKOP555

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So when that only happens it dont sound like a heater core issue. Just sounds like you have a bit of coolant leaking and evaporating off. If your level isnt dropping excessivly I wouldnt overly worry over it. If you have a blacklight and special dye you can look for a leak that way or pressurize the system and listen for the air leaking out

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Saturday, February 27th, 2010 AT 4:57 PM