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2002 Cadillac SLS Repair Question


Topics covered: Hood, Coolant, Smell.
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Asked on January 31, 2009

Cadillac SLS Hood Problem

Engine Cooling problem
2002 Cadillac SLS V8 Automatic 118000 miles

My check coolant level indicator came on and I refilled the resevoir last night. This morning I go about 5 miles and it came on again. When I got home and popped the hood it was smoking quite a bit. What could be wrong? When I'm driving, it smells like I'm burning syrup under the hood.
Avatar Asked by alwaters

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Replied on January 31, 2009

Get a cooling system pressure test, could be as simple as a leaky hose, or as complex as a blown head gasket...

Tiny Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
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Replied on January 31, 2009

Could the smell be from the coolant burning under the hood?

Tiny Response from alwaters
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Replied on January 31, 2009

yep.

Tiny Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
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