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Old 10-15-2013, 05:56 PM   #18
thstone
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Originally Posted by max_asdf View Post
I also smelt coolant from the passenger side vent, where the engine fan blows out of. What does this mean? Normal or another sign its the water pump going?
This is typically a sign that your water pump is leaking. Simple to confirm - get under the car and look; if its been leaking there will be coolant residue on the bottom of the engine, hoses, etc. My car looked like this:

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