Water slashed under the hood, by the windshield no warning light, pungent smell

Hi, my name is Devin. I am an auto repair expert with the Car Genius team here at RepairPal. I’m sorry to hear you're having trouble with your vehicle. If your you're noticing mist or steam coming out near the windshield and a mysterious liquid under the hood, there are a couple possible causes. The mist and smell might be from coolant, especially if it has a sweet odor. This could indicate a small leak in the cooling system, possibly from a hose or the heater core. The heater core is especially suspect if the mist is inside the windshield rather than outside. Although much less likely, it's also possible that something splashed up from the road and is creating steam when it touches hot exhaust components. Even though there are no warning lights, it's important to check the coolant level and inspect for any visible leaks. Given the symptoms, it's best to have it checked out to ensure everything is in good shape. If you need more advice, have any other questions about your vehicle, or would like to get connected to a RepairPal Certified shop near you, we have you covered. Give us a call at 877-913-1554, and we will happily help you out!