Too much transmission fluid

Tiny
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  • 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 4 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
My '98 Camry with automatic transmission has taken an extra second to get in gear the past 2 days, so I checked the fluid level. It appeared to be a bit low, so I added maybe 1/5 qt. Of fluid. I guess I added too much, because even hours after adding the fluid it shows above "hot" on the dipstick with the engine cold. I have to drive the car Monday morning before any mechanics will be open, but I'm concerned about driving it with too much transmission fluid. I could drain some off, I guess, but drain plug appears to call for a hex tool that's bigger than any Allen wrench I have. Will it be OK to drive it maybe 10 miles?
Monday, March 14th, 2011 AT 5:57 AM

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Tiny
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You're good on that 10 miles it won't hurt a thing
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Monday, March 14th, 2011 AT 6:00 AM
Tiny
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Thanks.
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Monday, March 14th, 2011 AT 6:09 AM

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