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2015 Audi Q5 smells like coolant after highway driving

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Coolant service intervals vary by manufacturer and coolant type.

Coolant is usually a long-interval service item measured in years, not months, and the correct coolant type matters as much as the timing. Follow the factory interval and never mix coolants unless the manufacturer allows it.

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Use the correct coolant chemistry and bleeding procedure for the platform.

If the factory schedule is unclear, use the owner's manual or a model-specific service guide before buying parts.

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