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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 09:11 AM
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Has anyone ever noticed a coolant smell after spirited driving? I do not see any leaks. It is a 2004 automatic. Thanks
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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you could have a leak that only happens when hot.

My buddy had a hairline crack in his coolant reservoir that he could only smell when the car was really hot.

He finally found the leak after it progressed. The leak was on the side of the tank facing the engine dead center of the plastic.

Keep an eye on your collant level.
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thanks--i will check that out.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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I also have a 2004 and have noticed it when the coolant temp gets up in the higher range. No leaks, my thought was it might be a byproduct of the coolant becoming so hot.
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