Washer fluid smell when hard breaking/turning

[Redvoodoo55]

I have had my 19' Stinger GT1 now for about 2 months and have noticed what smells like washer fluid or some kind of soap/cleaner smell during hard breaking or aggressive turning along with hard breaking. Has anyone else noticed this smell? I have not noticed any spillage of washer fluid in the engine bay, but that is the only thing that makes sense to me, that possibly the reservoir was overfilled and it splashes out in certain driving situations. Any other ideas about this smell?

 

[SKStinger]

I have had my 19' Stinger GT1 now for about 2 months and have noticed what smells like washer fluid or some kind of soap/cleaner smell during hard breaking or aggressive turning along with hard breaking. Has anyone else noticed this smell? I have not noticed any spillage of washer fluid in the engine bay, but that is the only thing that makes sense to me, that possibly the reservoir was overfilled and it splashes out in certain driving situations. Any other ideas about this smell?

It's coolant and a common thing. There are a few threads that discuss this. If your coolant level is not dropping and you can't see any visible leaks then I wouldn't worry about it. I get it as well and it's usually when the engine is warmed up from sporty driving as you describe.

 

[Redvoodoo55]

It's coolant and a common thing. There are a few threads that discuss this. If your coolant level is not dropping and you can't see any visible leaks then I wouldn't worry about it. I get it as well and it's usually when the engine is warmed up from sporty driving as you describe.

That is just strange! So is coolant spilling out of the reservoir or something?

 

[SKStinger]

That is just strange! So is coolant spilling out of the reservoir or something?

From what i've read in other threads it sounds like it is from venting of the surge tank. If you search "coolant smell" you'll get a few hits.