Transmission fluid mistake

2004 KIA RIO
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STLTUC
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I think I accidentally put transmission fluid in the coolant part of the car. Will that mess up the car? If it does, how bad will it be? And how hard is it to drain?
Jul 2, 2011 at 5:54 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Was fluid put in coolant recovery tank? has engine been run?
Jul 2, 2011 at 6:05 PM
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STLTUC
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I drove the car after I put it in there and the after I put it in there the car wasn't running right. The second time though it ran normally.

Also, I don't know what or where the coolant recovery tank is.
Jul 3, 2011 at 3:28 AM
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Where did you put fluid?
Jul 4, 2011 at 6:34 PM
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STLTUC
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I put in the part that says coolant and it had a dipstick.
Jul 5, 2011 at 5:24 AM
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See diagram of engine compartment can locate where you put fluid?
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Jul 5, 2011 at 3:03 PM
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