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It smells like radiator water through the vents on a 1996 Lincoln town car?
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∙ 14y ago
Possibly your heater core (behind the dash) has sprung a small leak. If you turn on your defroster does your windshield get foggier rather than clearing? That is the "clear sign" of the problem that I've experienced on many vehicles as they age. Also check for dampness on your carpet, another sign.
If the leak is VERY minor you might try something like "stop leak" added to your radiator, but it's probably just a matter of time before your situation escalates from "do you smell antifreeze?" to "geez, what do I do now?".
I have no experience personally replacing heater core on a town car, nor have I priced out anyone else doing it. Suffice it to say it will be a pain in the butt (or back if you do it yourself) and/or expensive.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings. Hopefully I'm wrong.
Paul
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