2009 Toyota Rav4 Coolant Smell

2009 TOYOTA RAV4
1,200 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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WISH2MV
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I notice a coolant smell when walking in front of vehicle in garage after driving it. I notice it more the day after it has rained and I used "defrost" and windshield wiper fluid [the wiper fluid is good for 20 below].

There is no indication of radiator fluid leaks and the fluid level is right on the mark. The radiator coolant is bright pink and would be easily detected on this new engine.

Likewise, there is not any kind of coolant smell in the cab of the vehicle at anytime.
Sep 10, 2009 at 1:02 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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HI there,

To be safe get a cooling system pressure test done as this will locate any minor coolant leak, start here.

mark (mhpautos)
Sep 10, 2009 at 7:07 PM