FIAT500/PANDA/LANCIA YPSILON Strange smell coming from the engine compartment?
This is caused by coolant leaking from the radiator sub-tank, which is said to be a standard problem of twin-air engines. Coolant leaks from the hose joint of the sub-tank, and the leaked coolant evaporates due to the heat of the engine, releasing a unique coolant odor.
This is because the fittings are pushed out by the pressure of the coolant due to deterioration of the plastic, and the coolant leaks from the gap between the plastic and the fittings. ...... 100% of the early twin-air engines suffer from this symptom.
In such a case, it is a good idea to have a spare. It is a good idea to have a spare.
It is a genuine product, so there is no problem at all to install it. By the way, the new radiator sub-tank is a countermeasure and the joint part is no longer metal fittings.
Please consider it for comfortable driving!