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camaro2ss/rs · 05-04-2016, 02:23 PM

got it changed out a little over 2 months ago.. i dont smell it thought the vents when the heat is on. floor boards are dry.. dont smell it thought the exguest when the car is running.. oil looks ok dont see any leaks under the car.. i will smell it only under the hood after driving it and only on the driving side..if i let the car run for 30 minutes with the heat on i smell nothing its only when i drive it.. what could it be.. maybe just spillage not dry from the change.. funny thing is i can smell it coming out of the hose on the drive side thanks

LakeMich30 · 05-04-2016, 02:27 PM

Like you said it could be spillage, or clamp on hose may just need to be tighten. Check all clamp conections.
Good luck

camaro2ss/rs · 05-05-2016, 11:46 AM

Like to ask what would happen if shop used straight coolent and did not mix it with water. Could this screw things up and have a really strong smell after car is running

xc_SS/RS · 05-05-2016, 12:28 PM

Have you checked that the hose is in the overflow tank fully? I noticed mine came out but I think it was from installing the Vararam intake which needs the radiator leaned back

camaro2ss/rs · 05-05-2016, 04:25 PM

hey guys just seen there is coolent at the very bottom of the radiator i cant get to it because the fans are there i was able to feel under the radiator also and it felt damp .. i am hoping it was from the coolent change that was done and its only spillage that has not dried up yet.. i put some heat on it and that is what it smells like after driving the car and parking it..seems like there is know where for it drain or go it just sit on the bottom of the radiator.. do you think i can just dump some soapy water down there and then drive the car

JD555 · 05-05-2016, 06:40 PM

Anti freeze will not evaporate. If you spilled it it will stay wet. Rinse it off with fresh water. If its back you have a leak.

Smkn600CTD · 05-06-2016, 07:21 PM

I had this issue.

There is TSB for a fitting on the drivers side of the block where the factory cross threaded it.

Took it in for warranty and they fixed the block and the fitting...no more smell or missing coolant.

Rock-It Man · 05-06-2016, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smkn600CTD

I had this issue.

There is TSB for a fitting on the drivers side of the block where the factory cross threaded it.

Took it in for warranty and they fixed the block and the fitting...no more smell or missing coolant.

Same here. The leak was so small it didn't drip on the ground. But if you get under the car, you will see it.

camaro2ss/rs · 05-07-2016, 07:49 AM

hey guys.. i was able to dump some soap and water on the bottom of the radiator wiped the bottom of the radiator as best i can dam fans in the way.. let it sit for a few hours just got back from driving it for 25 minutes with the heat on temp was at a steady 194. all gauges look fine.. pulled it into storge open the door no smell open the hood and did not smell anything.. i have a very faint smell if i stick my head in the bay but nothing like it did before i dumped the soap down there..it is only 50 degess damp and raining on and off here in ny..i have to think the soap and water clean most of it up.. i am sure there is a little more but i cant see it on the driver side.. waiting for a really hot day

05-04-2016, 02:23 PM	#1
camaro2ss/rs Drives: 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: space Posts: 334	coolent smell got it changed out a little over 2 months ago.. i dont smell it thought the vents when the heat is on. floor boards are dry.. dont smell it thought the exguest when the car is running.. oil looks ok dont see any leaks under the car.. i will smell it only under the hood after driving it and only on the driving side..if i let the car run for 30 minutes with the heat on i smell nothing its only when i drive it.. what could it be.. maybe just spillage not dry from the change.. funny thing is i can smell it coming out of the hose on the drive side thanks

05-05-2016, 12:28 PM	#4
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Have you checked that the hose is in the overflow tank fully? I noticed mine came out but I think it was from installing the Vararam intake which needs the radiator leaned back __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

05-05-2016, 04:25 PM	#5
camaro2ss/rs Drives: 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: space Posts: 334	hey guys just seen there is coolent at the very bottom of the radiator i cant get to it because the fans are there i was able to feel under the radiator also and it felt damp .. i am hoping it was from the coolent change that was done and its only spillage that has not dried up yet.. i put some heat on it and that is what it smells like after driving the car and parking it..seems like there is know where for it drain or go it just sit on the bottom of the radiator.. do you think i can just dump some soapy water down there and then drive the car Last edited by camaro2ss/rs; 05-05-2016 at 06:29 PM.

05-06-2016, 07:21 PM	#7
Smkn600CTD Drives: 2013 Camaro SS and 2014 SS Sedan Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 308	I had this issue. There is TSB for a fitting on the drivers side of the block where the factory cross threaded it. Took it in for warranty and they fixed the block and the fitting...no more smell or missing coolant. __________________ 2016 Lexus GS-F 2014 SS Sedan #2577/3537 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS. 2013 Camro ZL1 Vert 2009 Dodge Daytona Charger #332/400

05-04-2016, 02:27 PM	#2
LakeMich30 Drives: 5thgencamaro SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: US Posts: 39	Like you said it could be spillage, or clamp on hose may just need to be tighten. Check all clamp conections. Good luck

05-05-2016, 11:46 AM	#3
camaro2ss/rs Drives: 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: space Posts: 334	Like to ask what would happen if shop used straight coolent and did not mix it with water. Could this screw things up and have a really strong smell after car is running

05-05-2016, 06:40 PM	#6
JD555 Drives: 2014 2SS RS, 6 sp man Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Marlton, NJ Posts: 461	Anti freeze will not evaporate. If you spilled it it will stay wet. Rinse it off with fresh water. If its back you have a leak.

05-07-2016, 07:49 AM	#9
camaro2ss/rs Drives: 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: space Posts: 334	hey guys.. i was able to dump some soap and water on the bottom of the radiator wiped the bottom of the radiator as best i can dam fans in the way.. let it sit for a few hours just got back from driving it for 25 minutes with the heat on temp was at a steady 194. all gauges look fine.. pulled it into storge open the door no smell open the hood and did not smell anything.. i have a very faint smell if i stick my head in the bay but nothing like it did before i dumped the soap down there..it is only 50 degess damp and raining on and off here in ny..i have to think the soap and water clean most of it up.. i am sure there is a little more but i cant see it on the driver side.. waiting for a really hot day