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Old 08-31-2016, 10:12 AM
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I have a 2013 SS Camaro, no issues until 2 days ago. I smell burnt antifreeze through my vents.. not overheating , however i dont think my fan is coming on like it used to. Help
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I'm not too sure about 5th gens, but the old school answer to coolant smell through the vents is a leaky heater core. The old way of testing it is condensation on the inside of the windshield when running the defroster. But that was before turning on the defroster automatically engaged the A/C compressor
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Originally Posted by RevGTO
I'm not too sure about 5th gens, but the old school answer to coolant smell through the vents is a leaky heater core. The old way of testing it is condensation on the inside of the windshield when running the defroster. But that was before turning on the defroster automatically engaged the A/C compressor
With the noticeable exception of air cooled motors that merely carbon monoxide you to death with a leaky heater core, your old school answer is still correct for anything except an EV.



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