1998 Chevy Monte Carlo Adding 1 Pt. Trans. Fluid to Oil

1998 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
141,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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THEBUB386
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Have you ever heard of adding a pint of Trans. Fluid to engine oil. Since Trans. Fluid has high amounts of detergent it is supposed to clean the engine a bit. Does this sound alright?
Feb 8, 2009 at 8:07 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Yes, it can, but automatic transmission fluid is for automatic transmissions. I would advise against this method, it can cause more problems than it solves. There are several additives on the market that I have seen used with success, Rislone is one, Seafoam is another. Not changing your oil and filter on a regular basis is like never brushing your teeth, you can get around it for a while but it eventually catches up with you.
Feb 8, 2009 at 9:56 PM