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Yay another problem! smoke from my AC/heating vents!

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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 08:31 AM
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Yay another problem! smoke from my AC/heating vents!

So the other day i was driving home and there was smoke coming out of all my vents inside the car. it also smells like antifreeze so i have to drive with my windows down at all time!!! it also keeps fogging up all my window so at some points i cant even see out so i have to pull over. its either smoke or steam, but its smells like antifreeze. and its been doing this for about 3 days now. anyone know what is wrong?

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-Fred
 
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 08:51 AM
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I'd guess

that your overflow tank is cracked and/or the cap is failing, and it's getting sucked in the vent system. But you HAVE to check levels. Three days is a long time, and if you loose too much coolant, you'll have a lot more to replace than just an overflow tank and some coolant. If you don't work on your car, have the cooling system pressure tested at a shop.

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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 09:17 AM
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heater core is bad
 
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 09:21 AM
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+1
 
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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Simply driving with the windows down will not prevent yoy from getting poisoned by the coolant fume, it will just slow it down.

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Toxicolog...eeze-Fumes.htm

Get your heater and a/c checked ASAP.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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Cood call

on the heater core....

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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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thanks for the help, i guess im just gona take my car to the dealer asap!

ill keep you guys updated
 
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