car started surging, or bucking

2001 MERCURY COUGAR
178,000 MILES
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GGRANT
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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 squealing 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.
Dec 20, 2011 at 11:30 PM
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FIXITMR
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check oil level. how was engine temp? check coolant level. top up, try to start and if starts look for leaks.
Dec 20, 2011 at 11:38 PM
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