Blown head gasket?

JOEL BELL

MEMBER
1998 FORD E-SERIES VAN
188,000 MILES

I had to go back to the theater to check on my cancer, so I put four new tires on and have the oil changed. The engine was running fine with the weather getting cooler in South Florida, I decided to replace the antifreeze. So, I went to this place they sucked out the antifreeze from the reservoir with such force and for so long even though there wasn't even any more antifreeze coming out. Then they added the new antifreeze with high pressure in it plastic cylinder and they blew the head gasket on my engine because the engine oil before I left was fine. I checked it when I got home it was milky color and I'm wondering if that could have been a cause for this to happen. The truck ran fine and had plenty of power on the way there now, I can't go to the VA to check on my cancer.

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,885 POSTS

Hi Joel,

I'm not sure what type of system they are using to drain and refill the system. I never saw one that was refilled with pressure. I have seen them vacuum the coolant out, but when it gets refilled, the vacuum in the system draws most of the new coolant into the system.

Where are you noticing coolant that is a milky color? Is it on the dipstick? Also, is the vehicle running poorly now and experiencing a loss of power?

Let me know.

Joe