2001 Ford F150 engine oil error

2001 FORD F-150
124,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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FYNEONEGIRL
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I accidently put engine oil in my transmission fluid. What should I do ? What damage will it cause ?
Nov 29, 2008 at 6:53 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Engine oil is not compatible with transmission components, i would have the system flushed and serviced ASAP.

Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 29, 2008 at 6:56 PM
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