Antifreeze/Oil...Help anyone?

so today i changed the brakes on the truck and just decided to check all the fluids and what not, and i noticed that the antifreeze resevoir was empty. So i took the cap off the radiator and also noticed that the antifreeze was low in there as well. By this time im thinking great, might as well check the worst possible place that it would be going. Pulled the oil dipstick out and to me it looks milky in color. Its very faint but it seems to have a white-ish/silver-ish tint to it. So now im pretty pissed cuz i have a feeling this is gonna cost a small fortune for a garage to fix. But my question is, what exactly needs to be replaced when antifreeze is getting into the block?? I've never had a problem like this with any vehicle i've ever owned so im lost when it comes to knowing what breaks or wears out. I've heard that when the head gasket goes then antifreeze can get into the block. Is this true? and are there any other things that could be bad that would have caused this? Id appreciate any help. Thanks

so today i changed the brakes on the truck and just decided to check all the fluids and what not, and i noticed that the antifreeze resevoir was empty. So i took the cap off the radiator and also noticed that the antifreeze was low in there as well. By this time im thinking great, might as well check the worst possible place that it would be going. Pulled the oil dipstick out and to me it looks milky in color. Its very faint but it seems to have a white-ish/silver-ish tint to it. So now im pretty pissed cuz i have a feeling this is gonna cost a small fortune for a garage to fix. But my question is, what exactly needs to be replaced when antifreeze is getting into the block?? I've never had a problem like this with any vehicle i've ever owned so im lost when it comes to knowing what breaks or wears out. I've heard that when the head gasket goes then antifreeze can get into the block. Is this true? and are there any other things that could be bad that would have caused this? Id appreciate any help. Thanks
Auto Zone and Advanced have loaner tools get a radiator pressure tester.
Pump the system to approximately 12psi and run the engine if the gauge pulsates change the head gaskets.

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The mechanic i know wanted only around $500 to do my Taurus. It may not cost as much as you think

The intake manifold gasket leaking cold let water in the engine. (I think, somebody help me here)

The head gasket would do the same thing, but you would be losing compression, the engine would overheat quickly.

I certainly wouldn't drive it again before repairs, pay a tow truck if you can't work on it yourself. A tow fee is chump change compared to replacing an engine or vehicle.

The intake manifold gasket leaking *could* let water in the engine. (I think, somebody help me here)

The intake manifold gasket leaking *could* let water in the engine. (I think, somebody help me here)
This is quite common on a Chevy. Some Ford's have a composite intake which causes problem's such as Crown Vic's.
If doing the job yourself a Head set is reasonable and you can check the heads for cracks and inspect the block.
A four cylinder Ranger could be done on your day off including a new timing belt.

first unless you know what your doing dont try to do this yourself its most likely a blown head gasket but if its been awhile it can be warped heads and alot more

I bought a 88 Cadillac Deville on May 25, 2007. Engine size is 4.5 and has 94,784 miles on it. Two days ago it overheated on me. My son looked at it and said the radiator was real low. He filled it with mixed antifreeze.

Since this post was revived from the dead and my e-mail was alerted and I have a few minutes, I will chirp a little. Speaking on behalf of Ford Rangers, especially the infamous 4.0L V-6. Ways for anti-freeze to get into the oil would be one or more of the following:

-bad head gasket (most likely on the older Ford V-6's)
-bad fuel intake gasket, lots of gasket area here that could leak water.
-bad timing chain cover gasket, don't forget this one, especially on a Ranger. There are water ports going through this area to the water pump, a small leak could allow water to drop in the oil pan.

Anti-freeze in oil is never a good sign. :(

:smile:Hum if were me i just fill it up and note how long its takes too go down on antifreeze, i wouldnt freek out yet, back in the day on the old fords V-8 engines, if you didnt drive say 25-34 miles too fully warm up the engine and say you only drove 7 miles , , it wouldnt give time too burn off the morning water or dew on inside of the engine, then it would collect in oil and form a milky white looking goo on oil caps and everything else, great seller for shops , cause then you can get a head gaskets job done, didnt cure it,but made them money,this was true on high milage older cars, but if it is a head on ford, heres a anthor spot too check,the rear tailpipe, as you go down the road , the exhaust valve area get a fine line crack there and blow out the exhaust or get burn up in the cat,on the norm , most people drive there cars and dont look at anything, then get feeling fisty and say hum think ill check my car today,after 3 months has passed , i'm kinda bored today, now most cars will burn off oils and antifreeze in normly everyday driving, dues too the engine design , there design too heat up and cool down, so just check it more:nono:, Everett.