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Smokey car, antifreeze burst

Tiny
DGROSS
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  • 1999 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • AWD
  • 134,000 MILES
I just replaced the lower radiator hose yesterday, today my car just started smoking and the antifreeze exploded out. I turned the car off. Can I put antifreeze in the car and drive home 15 minutes away to get to a machanic/home. I just replaced the thermostat last month What has to be replaced now?
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Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 AT 3:16 PM

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Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
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Either the hose was not secure or you have a headgasket leak into cooling system. You could try adding coolant, but if it explodes again, tow to mechanic.

I would tow it.
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Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 AT 3:21 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for your time, Ill have it towed
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Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 AT 3:36 PM

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