01 ford Taurus on my way to work this morning it started over heating and the check engine light started blinking . it started to blow white smoke out the tailpipe. so i pulled over checked the coolant reservoir, and it was empty. Which is odd seeing that i just filled it like less than a week ago. And so i filled it up and it started jumping and stalling. I am so lost when it comes to cars wish i knew more please help!!! Now it wont stay running unless my foot is in the gas pedal!!!
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The Check Engine Light was blinking due to one or more cylinders are misfiring from coolant leaking into the cylinders. You most likely blew a head gasket. Overheating the engine may have warped the cylinder heads. The cause of the overheating started when you started to add coolant to the reservoir - which may have caused some spillage. Have the engine cylinder heads removed and checked and gaskets replaced. A certified technician, such as one from YourMechanic, can come to your car’s location to diagnose your overheating issue firsthand and guide you on how to proceed.
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