Q: Engine
Driving on the highway and my car cuts off when i slow down and start ideling.After pullig off again the heat meter starts to rise above the required height so i pulled aside.When i pop the hood there was coolant everywhere and a hose burst to the rear off the engine.What problems could arise from this situation and how could the problem be fixed
My car has an automatic transmission.
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