Re: [DML] car smells like antifreeze

[Soma576@xxxx]

In a message dated 12/29/03 8:49:40 AM Central Standard Time, 
mcmullan@xxxx writes:
I have found no visible evidence of the problem... no drips show under the
car, and the hoses that are immediately visible from the top of the engine
compartment look and feel OK. Up close to the engine, it's very hard to
localize the smell.

Anyone have any suggestions as to where to look first?
>>>>>>>>>>>.
Is your overflow level low?

Get a pressure tester for cooling systems that will fit your car (almost all 
GM vehicles are this size), go somewhere really quiet, and pump it up to 
15lbs. it will probably go down, hopefully not too fast! anyway, listen for 
hissing or bubbling, and that should help you narrow down things. don't forget 
about the heater core, which you might not be able to hear unless you are in the 
car. 

If you can't find any leaks but it is definitely losing pressure, check your 
oil and see if has white swirls in it or check your exhaust next time you 
start up cold for white smoke. maybe a headgasket?

Andy


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