2003 Kia Sorento coolant smell

2003 KIA SORENTO
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAMESWALKER
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For the last 2 days whenever we park the kia we smell coolant very strong, but no leak?
Jan 1, 2010 at 7:18 PM
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REXEREX
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The coolant overflow reservoir can crack and possibly leak only when at operating temp. Another possibility is a plastic "T" fitting near the firewall on the passenger side which goes to the interior heater exchanger. I have had failures of both of these parts.
Jan 24, 2010 at 11:02 AM
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