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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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Smells like antifreeze

My truck just started smelling like antifreeze today and it is driving me crazy. There are no leaks on the ground and i just did the water pump 30k miles ago. If anyone has any ideas I would greatly apprieciate the help.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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Do you smell it inside, or outside the truck?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 02:05 PM
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If it is inside, my guess would be the heater core (like Ian is getting at). Check the passenger side carpet for moister and give it a good whiff (maybe park in the garage and shut the door so the neighbors don't think you are even crazier than they already do). If this is the case ya may wanna tackle it soon before it gets cold out.
Also check the oil. If it is overfilled or it looks like antifreeze is in it then it could be your oil cooler. IF it is an oil cooler, Action4478 (Rick) is the man to ask. I would just confuse you.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 07:52 AM
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Alright thanks, it doesn't smell like its coming from inside, more of outside towards the drivers side.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 07:59 AM
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The oil cooler is on the driver's side: look it over real good for leaks.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 11:14 AM
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Be sure and check the inside good,mine just started leaking ,had to bypass the heater core until i get time to replace it.
 
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