Rpms go high but velocity wont match, smells burnt or overheats easy.

1997 MERCURY COUGAR
110,300 MILES
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CLIZANO
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I changed the hose because it blew up last night but tonight it showed me the low coolqnt twice after i had already filled it up twice. The rpma go up to 4000 but velocity is 50-55 mph and feels like a lot less.
Aug 5, 2012 at 4:10 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Sounds like a slipping clutch, is this auto or manual?
Aug 5, 2012 at 5:44 AM
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CLIZANO
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Its automatic its the xr7 1997 v8
Aug 5, 2012 at 10:52 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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How does the trans oil look? red, or dark and smells off or burnt?
Aug 5, 2012 at 8:02 PM
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