2000 Lincoln LS Antifreeze Smell

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TIFFASH23
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I just bought a 2000 Lincoln LS yesterday and after driving it home it stunk like antifreeze really bad. The gauges were fine and no other lights came on. I can not see any leaks anywhere. Not sure what to do at this point. Hoping it is just an overflow or something. If you have any advice let me know.
Thanks!!
Apr 27, 2006 at 2:21 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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stunk at the tailpipe or under the hood?
tail pipe is bad under the hood should be reasonably cheap
Sep 12, 2006 at 9:48 AM
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TECH1JONES
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Did you smell it Inside the car? If so could be a heater core.

By the front of the motor... check for drips/leaks/puddles


At tailpipe.... have the motor (BLOCK LEAK TESTED)or checked for combustion leaks.
Nov 20, 2009 at 3:40 AM

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Locate where the antifreeze odor is strongest. If it is inside the cabin, suspect the heater core. If it is under the hood, inspect the front of the engine for drips or puddles. If it is at the tailpipe, have the engine block leak tested for combustion leaks.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2000 Lincoln LS noticed a strong antifreeze smell after driving it home, with normal gauges, no warning lights, and no visible leaks. Experts advised identifying whether the odor is inside the car, under the hood, or at the tailpipe, then checking the heater core, under-hood leaks, or performing a block leak test.

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