Coolant smell on recent purchase

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Happ!

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Whats up everyone? i googled this topic but have been coming up with 2 scenarios. Just bought this 2oo1 Dodge Ram from a dealer in Denver. While driving home I noticed a coolant smell. No leaks. I called the dealer and told them about it and they claimed it was the result of "spillage" from them topping off my fluids before I drove the truck off the lot.:disgust: Well now its been 3 days and still got the smell. Any help is appreciated.
 

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Do you smell it only when the vents are on?
If that's the case, you've got a leaking heater core.
 

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Do you smell it only when the vents are on?
If that's the case, you've got a leaking heater core.

+1, that or it could be what they say. Pop the hood and see if you see anything that could be coolant in the engine bay where its not supposed to be.
 
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