Truck stinks like antifreeze

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RAM_007

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Truck stinks like antifreeze and takes a bit for the cab to heat up. I replaced both tank ends on the radiator and pressure tested it so i know there are no leaks there yet i do loose antifreeze. Oil seems to be fine with no trace of antifreeze in it. Could this possibly be the heater core? Any help is greatly appreciated Thanks
 

Okiespaniel

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Truck stinks like antifreeze and takes a bit for the cab to heat up. I replaced both tank ends on the radiator and pressure tested it so i know there are no leaks there yet i do loose antifreeze. Oil seems to be fine with no trace of antifreeze in it. Could this possibly be the heater core? Any help is greatly appreciated Thanks

Yup heater core...pretty soon your vents will start smoking and your defrosters will spew moisture.

Oh..and wet carpet...:birgits_tiredcoffee
 
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Yep what he said^^^^^
 

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Time to break out and do a heater core...

I would place my video here but it seem like YouTube is down for the moment I can't get to the videos at this moment...
 

Bigtman07

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Video in the DIY section would be awesome!! I have done the heater core fix on my truck. Very straight forward. An extra set of hands helps but not needed. Of and baggies and a Sharpie are your friends to label the bazillion scews. Lol service manual is a big help too.
 

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