2003 Chevy Monte Carlo Coolant smell

Tiny
GIANTS
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  • 2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,418 MILES
Why after running the engine do I smell coolant outside the car, yet there are no coolant leaks?
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 AT 5:49 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

You may have a small coolant leak that is burning off before it hits the ground, this is normally the case when you have a strong coolant smell, get a cooling system pressure test done first as this will locate any small external leaks, start here.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Thursday, August 13th, 2009 AT 5:09 AM

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