2002 Chevy Silverado Antifreeze smell

2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
47,050 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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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 27, 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.
Feb 27, 2010 at 12:17 PM
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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 2:01 PM
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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 4:57 PM