Coolant Smell-Grand Prix GT 2007

[Allison]

I have a coolant smell coming from outside my car. I have had to refill my resevior twice now over the past couple of months. I am not sure where the leak is because there is no obvious leakage on the driveway. Any ideas of what it could be?

[BillBoost37]

My response assuming you aren't overly familiar with motor terms: Take a look around. On the passenger side end of the motor there are a couple things that like to commonly leak. If you see any wetness on the motor, snap a picture and post it up and we can talk/walk you through what needs to happen.

My response assuming you know your way around the motor and terms: Check the water pump and right above that is the coolant elbow that commonly leaks as well. Check under the throttle body. Any obvious wet spots?

[JarenSTi]

just hope its a coolant elbow. its a $5 fix if you get someone to do it for you.

[Allison]

I noticed a very light wet spot after driving my car one day and I knew it wasn't the a/c. It was passenger side toward the front. I have already checked the the resevior and hoses and there are no obvious leaks. The engine doesn't look gunky or wet. I think my car is dying on me. Another thing I think may be wrong besides the leak is the alternator. If your alternator is going bad it will drain your battery correct? I know there is a test you can do at home to determine battery or alternator, but I can't remember what it is??? I think is was disconnect one of the cables?