No anti Freeze in Car!?

Hi Lee, sorry to hear your predicament, contrary to opinion the so called freeze plugs are not designed to fallout during freezing conditions, they are actually galley plugs used in the manufacure of engines when cast, It is indeed hard to tell if your problem is related to engine damage or just cold temp. most engines with leaky cooling systems will start and run momentarily, you need to warm the engine to thaw the coolant and see if it goes into your crankcase or oilpan, check the dipstick for elevated level. If it should start after thaw, check oil for color changes, milky or creamy colors indicate coolant contamination, implies cracks in head or block. Make sure your battery is amply charged and use a starting fluid to aid in startup to complete your diagnostic. Hope this helps you...good luck