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MustangKiller · 07-10-2012, 07:47 AM

Well since day 1 its smelled like somthing has died under my hood. I havnt taken it in yet but im guessing its either the dexcool or the rubber hoses. Does anyone else experience this? It seems like its stronger on the passenger side an for the longest time i thought i had a dead mouse or somthin inside the fusebox

Hannibal · 07-10-2012, 01:22 PM

Does it smell like dirty socks? There is a TSB out this. The dexcool reacts with the rubber hoses and produces a stink that is in line with a sewage treatment plant.

C5RocksC5 · 07-10-2012, 04:34 PM

its the Mustang you killed.

ChrisBlair · 07-10-2012, 04:50 PM

Ain't smelled nothing but rubber and the clutch

dcplus14 · 07-10-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hannibal

Does it smell like dirty socks? There is a TSB out this. The dexcool reacts with the rubber hoses and produces a stink that is in line with a sewage treatment plant.

What is the TSB for that, I can't seem to find it on here.

MustangKiller · 07-10-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pdari

its the Mustang you killed.

Lol

kfm237 · 07-10-2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MustangKiller

Well since day 1 its smelled like somthing has died under my hood. I havnt taken it in yet but im guessing its either the dexcool or the rubber hoses. Does anyone else experience this? It seems like its stronger on the passenger side an for the longest time i thought i had a dead mouse or somthin inside the fusebox

It's the Dexcool & rubber hoses causing a chemical reaction! GM had to give me a new car due to not being able to get rid of the stink.. They changed the hoses and coolant out 3 times but it kept comming back! But there have been others that had it go away with the same fix... GOOD LUCK! I never did get to enjoy the new car smell with that car!!

Hannibal · 07-11-2012, 05:42 AM

I don't know the TSB number but I have seen it posted here and it involves replacing all hoses and coolant.

kfm237 · 07-11-2012, 05:53 AM

The bulletin #pip4988: Objectionable underhood odor from coolant - Flush cooling system and replace all rubber hoses (Dec 20,2011)

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 07-11-2012, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MustangKiller

Well since day 1 its smelled like somthing has died under my hood. I havnt taken it in yet but im guessing its either the dexcool or the rubber hoses. Does anyone else experience this? It seems like its stronger on the passenger side an for the longest time i thought i had a dead mouse or somthin inside the fusebox

Please let us know if you have the option of taking this to the dealership for a proper diagnosis. Also, if you could update me if the service department was able to address the issue we would definitely appreciate the feedback!

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

MustangKiller · 07-13-2012, 04:56 PM

Is it going too go away with time? Why didnt i have this problem with my previous 2010?

MustangKiller · 07-13-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

Please let us know if you have the option of taking this to the dealership for a proper diagnosis. Also, if you could update me if the service department was able to address the issue we would definitely appreciate the feedback!

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

I PMed you months ago for your help with my prev camaro and never got a reply

MustangKiller · 07-13-2012, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Hannibal

Does it smell like dirty socks? There is a TSB out this. The dexcool reacts with the rubber hoses and produces a stink that is in line with a sewage treatment plant.

lol no not dirty socks more like rotting flesh

Rock-It Man · 07-13-2012, 05:10 PM

Since the combination of hoses and coolant is not exactly new technology, one wonders what is going on here!

Are Camaros being fitted with bogus Chinese hoses?

07-10-2012, 07:47 AM	#1
MustangKiller Drives: 2013 2ss/rs A6 yellow !!!!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Woodbine Maryland Posts: 659	WTH is this smell? Well since day 1 its smelled like somthing has died under my hood. I havnt taken it in yet but im guessing its either the dexcool or the rubber hoses. Does anyone else experience this? It seems like its stronger on the passenger side an for the longest time i thought i had a dead mouse or somthin inside the fusebox Last edited by MustangKiller; 07-10-2012 at 11:15 AM.

07-10-2012, 04:50 PM	#4
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	Ain't smelled nothing but rubber and the clutch __________________

07-10-2012, 01:22 PM	#2
Hannibal Drives: Camaro SS & ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 527	Does it smell like dirty socks? There is a TSB out this. The dexcool reacts with the rubber hoses and produces a stink that is in line with a sewage treatment plant.

07-10-2012, 04:34 PM	#3
C5RocksC5 Banned Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sin City Posts: 697	its the Mustang you killed.

07-11-2012, 05:42 AM	#8
Hannibal Drives: Camaro SS & ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 527	I don't know the TSB number but I have seen it posted here and it involves replacing all hoses and coolant.

07-11-2012, 05:53 AM	#9
kfm237 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 139	The bulletin #pip4988: Objectionable underhood odor from coolant - Flush cooling system and replace all rubber hoses (Dec 20,2011)

07-13-2012, 04:56 PM	#11
MustangKiller Drives: 2013 2ss/rs A6 yellow !!!!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Woodbine Maryland Posts: 659	Is it going too go away with time? Why didnt i have this problem with my previous 2010?

07-13-2012, 05:10 PM	#14
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,027 View My Garage	Since the combination of hoses and coolant is not exactly new technology, one wonders what is going on here! Are Camaros being fitted with bogus Chinese hoses?