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Old Nov 18, 2015 | 10:53 AM
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My c5 is getting an antifreeze smell when I'm driving and the temp gets between 220-230 and then dips slightly under 220 when the fans kick on it have checked under the car and there seems to be no leaks but it's a strong smell that comes from it when you drive.any suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated thanks
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Old Nov 18, 2015 | 11:47 AM
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Coolant tank leaking? It just starts as a little around the connections and vanishes underneath the tank or evaporates. Don't bother trying to fix the tank just buy a new one. They are cheap (comparatively).
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Old Nov 18, 2015 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 98corvettess
My c5 is getting an antifreeze smell when I'm driving and the temp gets between 220-230 and then dips slightly under 220 when the fans kick on it have checked under the car and there seems to be no leaks but it's a strong smell that comes from it when you drive.any suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated thanks
There is a leak somewhere. Could be near the firewall where the hose/s connect to the heater core.
Try this - take a drive after dark for about 2 miles. Bring it home and leave the engine running; pop the hood and get a flash light and start looking for drips, or steam, etc.
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Old Nov 18, 2015 | 04:21 PM
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mine ended up being bad water pump gasket on driver side. chased that leak for a long time.
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Old Nov 19, 2015 | 02:25 AM
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Great tool for this type of problem , might be able to hire one .

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12PC-Car-P...wAAOSwwbdWNn4K

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Old Nov 21, 2015 | 07:47 PM
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First try changing the coolant cap. It worked on my car and it's way easier and cheaper. No leaks, no smell. Amazon = $10.00
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