Where does the coolant smell come from in a jeep?
After driving sometimes (not all!), there is a prevalent coolant smell coming from the front area of the Jeep. I notice it more toward the passenger side front; but sometimes I smell it on the driver’s side, too. I have looked around the engine bay and coolant hoses, but I can’t find any noticeable leaks.
Why does my Jeep have a bad smell when I shut it down?
One last one, if your vehicle is more than a year old, the pressure cap can be bad and a bad pressure cap will allow the cooling system to boil and let steam escape. When you first shut down the engine and water pump stops circulating coolant, the temp spikes a bit, and thus form the steam that escapes the pressure cap. I noticed the smell also.
When do you lose coolant on a jeep?
Click to expand… woulda been, unless they claim debris/etc hit, so he must have been +36 months from in-service date…. The cooling system should be under 18PSI pressure, any leak would cause you to lose coolant pretty darn quickly and you would notice the loss of coolant.
What should coolant pressure be on a jeep?
The cooling system should be under 18PSI pressure, any leak would cause you to lose coolant pretty darn quickly and you would notice the loss of coolant. There can be a rare leak that is so small it that you loss the coolant slowly (and by slowly, I mean you can notice the loss of coolant over a year).
After driving sometimes (not all!), there is a prevalent coolant smell coming from the front area of the Jeep. I notice it more toward the passenger side front; but sometimes I smell it on the driver’s side, too. I have looked around the engine bay and coolant hoses, but I can’t find any noticeable leaks.
Is there a problem with the Jeep Grand Cherokee coolant?
Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2000′ losing anti freeze with no obvious source of leak. Now overheating to max temperature even though fully serviced with coolant. All 2000 grand cl v6 have this problem with no recall. Engine overheats, loses coolant & can’t find leak. My wife and I purchased a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee from the dealership.
One last one, if your vehicle is more than a year old, the pressure cap can be bad and a bad pressure cap will allow the cooling system to boil and let steam escape. When you first shut down the engine and water pump stops circulating coolant, the temp spikes a bit, and thus form the steam that escapes the pressure cap. I noticed the smell also.
Why is coolant leaking from my Jeep Laredo?
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo 4. 0l inline 6 with cracked cylinder head (between #3 & 4) allowing coolant fluid to leak into engine. Noticed coolant disappearing @90,000 miles. Had pressure test by 2 different dealers. Cracked cylinder head diagnosed by second dealer recently.
Why does my air conditioner smell like antifreeze?
The O.M. may recommend just checking the overflow tank level, but if you have a leak in the cooling system, when the engine cools off and the coolant contracts and forms a vacuum to suck coolant back in from the overflow tank, the leak allows air to be sucked in instead of coolant from the overflow tank.
What to do if your Jeep Grand Cherokee is leaking coolant?
The first sign of a problem is unexplained loss of coolant. If there are no external coolant leaks, remove the oil filler cap and look between the valve springs of the no. 3 and 4 cylinders. See all problems of the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee . Jeep 2000 Grand Cherokee laredo inline 6cyl I recently experienced low coolant and oil pressure problems.
What causes a burning smell in a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
One of the most common things that happens is picking up a shopping bag in your radiator. This will cause the engine to run hot or overheat. It’s also fairly common for trash to stick to the exhaust, then smolder and burn. Make sure that your Grand Cherokee is cool before you inspect it for any wayward trash.
The O.M. may recommend just checking the overflow tank level, but if you have a leak in the cooling system, when the engine cools off and the coolant contracts and forms a vacuum to suck coolant back in from the overflow tank, the leak allows air to be sucked in instead of coolant from the overflow tank.
What kind of coolant does a Jeep Wrangler use?
We are still working to obtain content for your car, however the video above is believed to have similar characteristics as your car. Adding engine coolant (also known as antifreeze) to your 2004 Jeep Wrangler is pretty easy. Engine coolant circulates through your engine to keep it cool in the summer but won’t freeze in the winter.
What’s the smell of antifreeze in a jeep?
Had the smell for 3months in 2015 overland GC v6. Just found 2 small leaks in radiator! Both on edge. Never a drop seen anywhere! new antifreeze evaps very quickly! just fixed not covered by warranty only 26k miles!!!!!!! local dealer said he would not even make call to get it covered!
Click to expand… woulda been, unless they claim debris/etc hit, so he must have been +36 months from in-service date…. The cooling system should be under 18PSI pressure, any leak would cause you to lose coolant pretty darn quickly and you would notice the loss of coolant.
Why does my Jeep have white smoke coming from the hood?
Maxcare has been a mandatory purchase for all 7 of my Jeeps since 2002. Well worth it, given the cost of even relatively minor repairs. Not to scare you but be on the lookout for white smoke from the hood on non-cold mornings. It took a couple of years after I noticed but my radiator eventually sprung a leak and had to be replaced.
What is the ignition switch on a Jeep Cherokee?
Ignition Switch – Back-up Lamps, A/C Relay Coil, Shift Selector, Speed Control, Aux. Cooling Fan Relay Coil WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.
What are the lights on a Jeep XJ?
Dome Light, Courtesy Lights, Glove Box Light, Cargo Light, Radio Memory, Power Mirrors, Teltak Connector Engine Control (ECU) – Fuel Pump, Injectors, Ignition Coil, Oxygen Sensors, Generator Field, Engine Controller Automatic Transmission Controller (ATCU)
Maxcare has been a mandatory purchase for all 7 of my Jeeps since 2002. Well worth it, given the cost of even relatively minor repairs. Not to scare you but be on the lookout for white smoke from the hood on non-cold mornings. It took a couple of years after I noticed but my radiator eventually sprung a leak and had to be replaced.
Are there any problems with the 2019 Jeep Cherokee?
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2019 Cherokee is racking up engine complaints for suddenly shutting down while driving.