Q: While driving, I heard loud squeaking noise. I pulled over and saw white smoke and pink coolant all over the ground. what is this?
While driving, I heard loud squeaking noise. I pulled over and saw white smoke and pink coolant all over the ground. what is this?
My car has 160400 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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