Transmission

150,000 MILES • 2.1L • AUTOMATIC
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IOLA
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Oil was put in the transmission by accident, is it okay to drive it?
May 28, 2017 at 10:33 AM
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HARRY P
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Might depend on how much was put in but I doubt it. Automatic transmissions are very picky about fluids, which is why there are so many different fluids for them. You will probably need to tow it to a transmission shop and have it serviced. Do not drive it, or even start it.
May 28, 2017 at 12:19 PM
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HMAC300
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if you put in a quart or less drive it and get transmission fluid changed it will not hurt it that much.
May 28, 2017 at 11:10 PM
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