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Anti-freeze smell, but no leaks

Blue2024XLT

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anyone else with a 2.7L have a warm antifreeze smell coming (obviously) from under the hood on the passenger side after a drive? Ive checked the fluid level and it stays consistent in the bottle and no overheating on the temp gauge. I have asked my dealership about it but they have no reported issues.
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Check the radiator cap when cool to touch. Could be loose, deformed, or bad gasket. Sticking thermostat. Tiny crack in the plastic overflow tank on top or loose cap. Head gasket. Radiator core took a rock or pin holed. All I can think of.
 
 







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