Hey guys, new owner of a 2007 LC here. I recently purchased this and have been going through and doing some maintenance.
When I purchased it I noticed a coolant smeel inside the cabin, very faint and random but I took it to a shop they did a compression test and said the radiator needed to be replaced. That was done about 2 weeks ago. Recently I am getting the same coolant smell again. When I got home from a 30 minute store trip I took a look and could see coolant sitting on top of the radiator near the stem/cap. I then took it back to that same shop for them to take a look, they did another compression test and said all looked good and that the coolant resivour was possibly over-filled. Fine, I took it home and today during a short trip I smelled coolant again! I stop, open the hood and see coolant sitting in the place on top of the radiator (pictures attached). The PO had put an aftermarket radiator cap on while I dont think this is the issue since where the stem meets the cap looks dry I ordered a new OEM cap to just to test.
Looking a bit closer I can see some coolant coming out of where the hose connects to the radiator (third picture). Possibly the hose just isn't fully seated and is backing off?
Other notes:
Their is 0 overheating, engine stays consistant temp
No coolant in other parts of the engine bay
No standing coolant on the ground
Thanks for any advice.
When I purchased it I noticed a coolant smeel inside the cabin, very faint and random but I took it to a shop they did a compression test and said the radiator needed to be replaced. That was done about 2 weeks ago. Recently I am getting the same coolant smell again. When I got home from a 30 minute store trip I took a look and could see coolant sitting on top of the radiator near the stem/cap. I then took it back to that same shop for them to take a look, they did another compression test and said all looked good and that the coolant resivour was possibly over-filled. Fine, I took it home and today during a short trip I smelled coolant again! I stop, open the hood and see coolant sitting in the place on top of the radiator (pictures attached). The PO had put an aftermarket radiator cap on while I dont think this is the issue since where the stem meets the cap looks dry I ordered a new OEM cap to just to test.
Looking a bit closer I can see some coolant coming out of where the hose connects to the radiator (third picture). Possibly the hose just isn't fully seated and is backing off?
Other notes:
Their is 0 overheating, engine stays consistant temp
No coolant in other parts of the engine bay
No standing coolant on the ground
Thanks for any advice.