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smell of antifreeze and no visable leaks usually indicates that the heater core needs replacing
If you smell antifreeze, there must be a leak somewhere. Have the cooling system pressure tested.
Same color as what?
Cooling system leaks, especially an older model car will happen with time and mileage due to wear and tear. Water pumps can, and will fail, as will seals, hoses, fittings, gaskets, heater cores and radiators. Any number of these reasons can be related and the cause of the your coolant leaks on the Ford Escort. A leak must be promptly identified and repaired or you risk a serious engine overheat and breakdown.
Oil/antifreeze mix is usually caused by head gasket leaks or valve cover gasket leaks.
Find where it is running out and repair the cause.
heater core leaking
Yes. Antifreeze is actually pumped through the intake manifold. If the gasket is bad it is possible that it leaks out
Could be the intake manifold gaskets are leaking.
Antifreeze smoke refers to the vapor or fumes produced when antifreeze, typically containing ethylene glycol or propylene glycol, is heated or burned. This smoke can occur in situations such as engine overheating or coolant leaks, where antifreeze comes into contact with hot surfaces. The fumes can be harmful if inhaled, as they may contain toxic components. It's important to address any leaks or overheating issues in vehicles to prevent exposure to antifreeze smoke.
Pressure test system t determine where leak originates
Might just be a head gasket. If not the Blocks Cracked. Bad.