STEAMY, SLIGHTLY SWEET SMELL
CONDITION(S)
- ODOR AND STEAMY VAPOR COMES FROM DEFROSTER DUCTS OR AIR VENTS
- PERHAPS ACCOMPANIED BY DROPS OF COOLANT INSIDE OF CAR ON PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR PAN
- PERHAPS ACCOMPANIED BY A FEW DROPS OF COOLANT AT AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR DRAIN
POTENTIAL CAUSE(S)
CHECK THIS FIRST:
1. LEAK IN HEATER CORE
Have heater core professionally serviced.CHECK THIS LAST:
2. COOLANT LEAK ON TOP OF ENGINE
Tighten loose clamps or replace leaking coolant hoses.
Have leaking gaskets professionally replaced.