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2001 Mercury Cougar Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Engine, Odor.
Mileage: 178,000 miles.

Asked on December 20, 2011

My car started surging, or bucking and when I stopped you could smell antifreeze, but the oil light came on. Before this started, you could hear a squeeling noise, like a hose or something. What could this be?

I would like some advice on what the problem might be. My car just started bucking and acting like it did not want to go. When I stopped, the oil light came on, but you could smell the distinct odor of antifreeze.
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Replied on December 20, 2011

check oil level. how was engine temp? check coolant level. top up, try to start and if starts look for leaks.

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