2002 Chevy Silverado Antifreeze smell

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

47,050 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

FOGHORN46

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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?

Feb 26, 2010 at 11:41 PM

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.

Feb 27, 2010 at 4:17 AM

FOGHORN46

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[quote:e6467ed72f="blackop555"]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.[/quote:e6467ed72f]

Only when I turn on the outside vent sometimes I do

Feb 27, 2010 at 6:01 AM

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

Feb 27, 2010 at 8:57 AM

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