1997 Ford Explorer Heater Smell

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97EXPLORER
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Smells problem
1997 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

When my heat is on it smells like gas or oil coming out the vents. I know there isnt a cabin filter for my truck is there anyone who knows how to fix this and whats the cause?
Feb 4, 2010 at 9:04 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Could it be a coolant smell?
Feb 5, 2010 at 8:19 AM
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not sure what coolant would smell like..but i have a bottle so ill go take a sniff. If it was the coolant is it leaking or is the engine burning coolant? I was planning on flushing the radiator when I had time..but from what I can see in the engine bay the hoses are all good.
Feb 5, 2010 at 11:21 PM
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