[John Geisen]

 

[John Geisen]

Sorry, I’m not very good at posting. The pictures above were taken after I started our Smart to make sure the battery started and our Smart ran. I left it idling while doing other chores. When I went to check on it the Smart was smoking something awful. I turned off the engine and found this blue’ish substance on the ground. Any help would be appreciated. -John

 

[MB DNA]

Still the same MY12 451 cabrio that you have had for about 10 years?

And where was the smoke coming from?

Bluish substance on the ground is a thin liquid, any odor? Have you pulled the dipstick to check the condition of the oil?

 

[John Geisen]

Still the same MY12 451 cabrio that you have had for about 10 years?

And where was the smoke coming from?

Bluish substance on the ground is a thin liquid, any odor? Have you pulled the dipstick to check the condition of the oil?

No odor. It’s actually kinda blue/green. Oil was just changed by Mercedes Dealer about 900 miles ago, less than 6 months.

 

[John Geisen]

No odor. It’s actually kinda blue/green. Oil was just changed by Mercedes Dealer about 900 miles ago, less than 6 months.

No odor. It’s actually kinda blue/green. Oil was just changed by Mercedes Dealer about 900 miles ago, less than 6 months.

Yes, I purchased new. Still love it.

 

[vadsoom]

Looks like windshield washer fluid. Check your reservoir. It might be a cracked tank, loose hose, or leaking motor

 

[the big e]

It’s either washer fluid or antifreeze.
I would check both to be safe.

 

[smark]

^^^^^ ditto!

 

[DudeInTheSmart]

I hope it is washer fluid... I fear coolant, especially with smoke (steam?) involved

 

[smark]

I hope it is washer fluid... I fear coolant, especially with smoke (steam?) involved

Does the fluid feel wet, or slick. What does it smell like?

 

[the big e]

Steam isn’t good.
It may be the antifreeze.
Need to check asap.