whoops i put the transmission fluid in the oil

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ROB9999
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whats the worst that can happen if i put the transmission fluid where the engine oil should go?
(only 1 quart)
i have a 2004 saturn L300 it has 51,000 miles

:shock:
Mar 29, 2006 at 2:54 PM
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PEPPERMRJ
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In the old days that was considered a way to remove sludge. Not at all necessary with modern oils. I doubt if you will see any real problems as long as you change it ASAP.

good luck and let us know. :)
Mar 29, 2006 at 3:51 PM