I just had my heater core replaced at the dealer and now when I turn on my heater I get a metallic smell. I'm assuming this is from the new heater core. Does this go away after a while?
-- Jerry
New Heater Core Smell
Mar 09, 2007
7 Replies
As long as you aren't smelling anti-freeze you should be just fine.
heater core replaced at the dealer and now when I turn
No antifreeze anymore but that metallic smell is nasty. I'll have to stop and buy some air fresheners on the way home :-)
-- Jerry
That is probably whatever they coated it with to prevent corrosion. I would heave it on high temp low blow for a few days to burn it off.
Smoke a joint in the truck and you won't notice it.
beekeep
What kind of joint; right angle, butt, flexible or other?
Universal
-- Jerry
Someday, brother. Someday.
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