Smells like radiator fluid

[citruss]

I plan on taking my 09 M5 to the dealer soon for its first oil change and asking about this smell. I notice it when the car is running and when I first get out and walk by the hood. I don't see any leaks and the car is running good. The car is pretty much brand spanking new. Just curious if anyone else has experienced this?

 

[coolmazda5]

Check the latest TSB: "ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE FROM WATER OUTLET"

http://www.finishlineperformance.com/store/pages.php?pageid=17

I know it does not apply to 09s, but who knows

 

[Xplicit5]

You know i have the same smell and mine is an 06 and you know i just took it in for the 45,000 tune up and they didn't catch it or they didn't want to do the free work ( sorry i've had trouble with warranty work before and i'm not a fan of it). I also want to say thanks for the link for the TSP's you know i've had alot of those problems listed but because i didn't know they didn't tell me about it so it resulted in a lot of money dumped into a new car. I've had my 5 for 2 years now and don't get me wrong my wife and i love the car but it has cost me alot of money. After my first thousand dollar fix ( squeak or knock in the suspension) i decided that it be best to become a Mechanic to save me some money and help out people instead of rapping them. and a good thing about the TSP's is it pretty much tells you how to do the work so thanks.(rockon)

 

[OilGuy]

Check the latest TSB: "ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE FROM WATER OUTLET"

http://www.finishlineperformance.com/store/pages.php?pageid=17

I know it does not apply to 09s, but who knows

Awesome link - thanks!