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Since: May 19, 2005
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:20 am
Post subject: Coolant Smell
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I have a 2004 Kia Sedona. Occasionally on start-up, I will get a brief
smell of coolant. Indeed, the coolant bottle shows some small losses of
coolant (nothing significant).
But there are no puddles in the garage, and no obvious place (around hoses,
etc.) where it may be leaking or when.
Before I take it to a dealer, any thoughts? |
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 2:28 pm
Post subject: Re: Coolant Smell [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Rev. Tom Wenndt" <trwenndt.RemoveThis@grics.net> wrote in message
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>I have a 2004 Kia Sedona. Occasionally on start-up, I will get a brief
>smell of coolant. Indeed, the coolant bottle shows some small losses of
>coolant (nothing significant).
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> But there are no puddles in the garage, and no obvious place (around
> hoses, etc.) where it may be leaking or when.
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> Before I take it to a dealer, any thoughts?
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It could be a small leak in the heater core located in the duchting that
feeds the inside air flow system. |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:47 pm
Post subject: Re: Coolant Smell [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"KybonaWhogonna" <KybonaWhogonnayouspamnot DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> It could be a small leak in the heater core located in the duchting that
> feeds the inside air flow system.
That was my first thought too. If it's out of warranty I would be tempted
to try a very small amount of radiator stop leak, not the whole bottle/can. >> Stay informed about: Coolant Smell |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:06 pm
Post subject: Re: Coolant Smell [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I'd vote for that cause, also. Maybe a small piece of newspaper laid out on
the floorboards overnight might show a telltale bit of moisture in the
morning. I hate the thought of tearing apart the dash to get at that darn
thing. Try the stop leak first.
Tom
"PhilO" <philo.TakeThisOut@gnt.netSPAMMM> wrote in message
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> "KybonaWhogonna" <KybonaWhogonnayouspamnot.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:t_cbi.39435$5j1.32107@newssvr21.news.prodigy.net...
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>> ===
>> It could be a small leak in the heater core located in the duchting that
>> feeds the inside air flow system.
>
> That was my first thought too. If it's out of warranty I would be tempted
> to try a very small amount of radiator stop leak, not the whole
> bottle/can.
> >> Stay informed about: Coolant Smell |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 11:55 pm
Post subject: Re: Coolant Smell [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Tom" <tjwitman.TakeThisOut@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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> I'd vote for that cause, also. Maybe a small piece of newspaper laid out
> on the floorboards overnight might show a telltale bit of moisture in the
> morning. I hate the thought of tearing apart the dash to get at that darn
> thing. Try the stop leak first.
>
> Tom
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> "PhilO" <philo.TakeThisOut@gnt.netSPAMMM> wrote in message
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>> "KybonaWhogonna" <KybonaWhogonnayouspamnot.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:t_cbi.39435$5j1.32107@newssvr21.news.prodigy.net...
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>>> ===
>>> It could be a small leak in the heater core located in the duchting that
>>> feeds the inside air flow system.
>>
>> That was my first thought too. If it's out of warranty I would be
>> tempted to try a very small amount of radiator stop leak, not the whole
>> bottle/can.
====
It just might be in a box under the hood with the blower motor just a guess. >> Stay informed about: Coolant Smell |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 7:06 am
Post subject: Re: Coolant Smell [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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In my younger (and "stupider" days) I have screwed rads and maybe
damaged a motor using "stop leak" type products. They >can< stop or
restrict normal coolant flow through the smaller galleries in the engine
block or head(s). Slightly clogged pipes in a rad >can< become
completely blocked pipes. Research the products, first. BE CAREFUL.
Cheers, PT
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Tom wrote:
> I'd vote for that cause, also. Maybe a small piece of newspaper laid out on
> the floorboards overnight might show a telltale bit of moisture in the
> morning. I hate the thought of tearing apart the dash to get at that darn
> thing. Try the stop leak first.
>
> Tom
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> "PhilO" <philo.DeleteThis@gnt.netSPAMMM> wrote in message
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>> "KybonaWhogonna" <KybonaWhogonnayouspamnot.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:t_cbi.39435$5j1.32107@newssvr21.news.prodigy.net...
>>> ===
>>> It could be a small leak in the heater core located in the duchting that
>>> feeds the inside air flow system.
>> That was my first thought too. If it's out of warranty I would be tempted
>> to try a very small amount of radiator stop leak, not the whole
>> bottle/can.
>>
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> >> Stay informed about: Coolant Smell |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 8:59 pm
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"default" <pataylorREMOVETHIS DeleteThis @infoserve.net> wrote in message
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> In my younger (and "stupider" days) I have screwed rads and maybe damaged
> a motor using "stop leak" type products. They >can< stop or restrict
> normal coolant flow through the smaller galleries in the engine
I agree , that's why I said use a very small amount . One of the stop leak
products touts on its label that it's installed at the factory by ....
can't remember what manufacturer , read the labels ! >> Stay informed about: Coolant Smell |
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