what does it mean when the lines freeze from not enough antifreeze?

1997 Mercury Mystique Question: what does it mean when the lines freeze from not enough antifreeze?

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chelle88, 2.0L 4 Cylinder, York, PA, January 23, 2013, 05:45

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ok so my fiancee and I thawed out the lines using space heaters and a tarp and then a whole lot of brownish red fluid came gushing out from somewhere under the car, what could the problem be?

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globalhelper January 23, 2013, 06:36

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the cooling system needs attention,sounds like poss broken heater hose. repair coolant leak,flush entire cooling system and repl with plenty of anti freeze

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