Anti freeze smell
10-28-2008, 08:02 AM
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Anti freeze smell
Started noticing this weekend. When I exit the truck there is a stong odor of anti freeze. Can't see a leak anywhere has anyone experienced this issue?
10-28-2008, 09:33 AM
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There is a small bypass hose under the exhaust manifold, you can see it if you look inside the passenger side wheel well. The clamps loosen up usually causing a small leak that will drip onto the exhaust.
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10-29-2008, 07:42 AM
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I agree. I had this happen on my 06. Most likely this is your problem. Take a 10 mil wrench (I think) under the truck. It will take about 10 seconds to fix. The hose is about 8 inches long under the exhaust manifold.
10-29-2008, 08:16 PM
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If that doesn't do it, be aware that the overflow from the expansion tank has a huge hole in it leading to the drain tube. A hard stop or some bumpy driving can slosh some out and make a mess.
10-30-2008, 01:50 AM
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My truck had the same leak (those hose clamps).
It would loose a drop or two off the bellhousing, and I couldn't tell where it was coming from, until I saw a thread about that hose.
It would loose a drop or two off the bellhousing, and I couldn't tell where it was coming from, until I saw a thread about that hose.
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