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anti freeze smell

Started by slider, Wed 25, May 2016, 20:15:51

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slider

Just done fluid flush  including anti-freeze   now when engine warms up I get a light smell of anti-freeze.Washed radiator well with water hose./as well as top of engine..tightened all clamps..any other suggestions  thanks guys
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Firefighter

If no leaks, I would ride the beast and keep a check on it, could still be residual that ran somewhere you didn't wash. Wind and engine heat would take care of that.
2000 Valkyrie Interstate, Black/Red
2006 Honda Sabre 1100
2013 Honda Spirit 750
2002 Honda Rebel 250
1978 Honda 750

garyheskett All 49 x 3 st.louis

I change mine every other year, and I ALWAYS have that smell for a week or so. But then, I usually overflow the neck either filling it up or when I blip the throttle. Give it a good week before you start tearing it apart...

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Quote from: garyheskett  All 49 x 2  st.louis on Wed 25, May 2016, 20:42:02
I change mine every other year, and I ALWAYS have that smell for a week or so. But then, I usually overflow the neck either filling it up or when I blip the throttle. Give it a good week before you start tearing it apart...
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slider

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Chrisj CMA

The Honda brand seems to be more smelly, Prestone 50/50 way less.  Also, just be neat, don't spill any and it smells a lot less