1997 Chrysler Town and Country wrong fluid

1997 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
180,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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IDONNEW
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when changing oil & filter, grabbed qt of transmission fluid by accident, & poured some into engine before realizing it was too thin to be oil. i haven't started engine since i realized my error. what do i need to do now? thanx for any help you can give me.
Feb 7, 2009 at 7:01 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
If you haven't started the engine, just drain the oil pan. Nothing will have circulated.
Feb 7, 2009 at 10:26 PM
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