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Transmission fluid mistake

Tiny
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I think I accidentally put transmission fluid in the coolant part of the car. Will that mess up the car? If it does, how bad will it be? And how hard is it to drain?
Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 AT 5:54 PM

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Tiny
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Was fluid put in coolant recovery tank? Has engine been run?
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Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 AT 6:05 PM
Tiny
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I drove the car after I put it in there and the after I put it in there the car wasn't running right. The second time though it ran normally.

Also, I don't know what or where the coolant recovery tank is.
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Sunday, July 3rd, 2011 AT 3:28 AM
Tiny
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Where did you put fluid?
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Monday, July 4th, 2011 AT 6:34 PM
Tiny
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I put in the part that says coolant and it had a dipstick.
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Tuesday, July 5th, 2011 AT 5:24 AM
Tiny
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See diagram of engine compartment can locate where you put fluid?
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Tuesday, July 5th, 2011 AT 3:03 PM

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