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Old May 2, 2008 | 5:37 PM
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So about 3weeks had the radiator replaced. Within these past 3 weeks I started to smell likecoolentthat was burning andhad to refill the coolent twice. I looked on the ground after driving and before driving and no puddles or obvious leaks I could notice. Any ideas? Thanks
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Old May 3, 2008 | 12:22 AM
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Well, if its burning, it follows logically that its leaking on the exhaust. Check all around the engine for signs of orangy-red-looking stains to see if you can pinpoint where its coming from.
Also crank up the vehicle and see if you can locate any steam/smoke rising anywhere.

There is also the possibilty of an internal leak and the smell is coming out of the exhaust.
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Old May 3, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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check all your hose clamps one could beloose ,if any hoses were replaced you usally have to check the clamp's a couple timesuntill the hose finally compresses to seal .
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