cliffordsrx8

The temperature light on my 04 rx8 sometimes comes on after a long trip to work (82 miles) I'm smelling antifreeze but the needle is still in good normal place and the coolant level is still good?? Please help !

alnielsen

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Check the coolant bottle. There should be liquid in there even when cold.

cliffordsrx8

I'm assuming you mean the bottle in front of the battery, but that is full . Is there another way to check the radiator because I don't see a radiator cap

9krpmrx8

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1.3_LittersOfFurry

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^lol

That is the radiator cap.

The level sensor is probably going out / getting stuck. You got a few options; leave it be and check the coolant level regularly, replace it (about $120 to do it yourself)

cliffordsrx8

Would that explain the antifreeze smell though. I just drove it hard and I still don't hear the fans coming on

9krpmrx8

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You need to trouble shoot man and it sounds like you are in over your head, it might be best to take it to a mechanic. But if you insist then knock yourself out:

Engine ---> Cooling System -----> Fan Motor Inspection
http://foxed.ca/rx7manual/2003mazdarx8/