I have been smelling coolant after driving our 2001 LX470 and shutting it off. I don't smell it in the cabin.. yet, only when I'm outside the car after shut off near the front of the hood. Found my reservoir tank empty the other day. Filled it back up to full , drove 40 miles and then it was down to the minimum line.
I've checked my dip stick and oil looks fine. I am not blowing white smoke out the exhaust. I'm checking all the hoses but so far I have not found any signs of leaks. My heater Ts look good and were replaced last year and water pump 2 years ago.
Any suggestions on what else to look into?
I'm a noob mechanic and learning as I go. Really hope it's not signs of bad head gasket. Trying to do as much as I can at home before bringing it into a shop. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!!
EDIT: took to a mechanic today and they did a pressure test. Did not find leaks but he said he could smell faint smell under timing cover. Thinks it could be water pump and suggest to do timing belt too. I just did this 25K/1.5 years ago with Aisin parts so this is a little concerning.
I've checked my dip stick and oil looks fine. I am not blowing white smoke out the exhaust. I'm checking all the hoses but so far I have not found any signs of leaks. My heater Ts look good and were replaced last year and water pump 2 years ago.
Any suggestions on what else to look into?
I'm a noob mechanic and learning as I go. Really hope it's not signs of bad head gasket. Trying to do as much as I can at home before bringing it into a shop. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!!
EDIT: took to a mechanic today and they did a pressure test. Did not find leaks but he said he could smell faint smell under timing cover. Thinks it could be water pump and suggest to do timing belt too. I just did this 25K/1.5 years ago with Aisin parts so this is a little concerning.
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