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a leak is probably getting on something hot and cooking away

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Q: Why do you smell antifreeze outside the car when you drive but the car is not overheating?
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Why does it smell like antifreeze in car when driving?

your vehicle may smell like antifreeze while driving because it is overheating


When I drive my 2002 Chrysler Voyager I smell antifreeze however can not see any leaks?

If you can smell it, it is leaking. Have it pressure tested by a professional.


Why do i smell antifreeze outside the 1993 ford f150 and can not find a leak anywhere.?

probly your head gasket...


Your Chevy blazer was overheating and you put antifreeze in your car 3 days ago and it is all gone Where could the antifreeze be leaking to Its not on the ground?

If it is a vortec engine, it is probably the lower intake manifold gasket. In most cases you can smell it when the engine is hot.


Why is there a smell of antifreeze through the vents but car is not overheating?

Check for a line leak to your heater core or a leak in the heater core it self. Usually it is under the dash on passinger side.


What if you smell coolant outside the car?

You normally smell the antifreeze so open the hood and look for a leak before you see it big time running out from under your car.


Why does your 1990 blazer keep overheating you replaced the radiator thermostat and water pump and you have no leaks except from over flow when its hot and no antifreeze in the oil?

Bad head gasket or... Crack in exhaust port in head. Check exhaust for presence of antifreeze smell or exhaust gas in radiator.


I smell antifreeze when i run the defrost on my 1999 Lincoln town car?

if you can smell antifreeze you need to replace the heater core in the vehicle


Why do you smell antifreeze when you turn your car off?

A small amount of antifreeze smell may be emitted from the radiator overflow. However if you smell antifreeze you need to make sure there isn't a leak. It may be something simple if you catch it early.


Why would your 96 accord be overheating when its full of fluid and you replaced the thermostat and the temperature gauge doesnt go past a quarter and you smell antifreeze under the hood?

It could be that your heater core is blocked or damaged somehow.


What could a smell of antifreeze outside of your car be if you do not see a leak. Just had blower motor replaced only 5000 miles?

Could be head gasket!


What does antifreeze smell like?

Maple syrup.