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red86chevy · 08-15-2005, 06:09 PM

My fioncee' (SP?) called me from work and said that one of her co-workers accidently added about 1/2 qt of motor oil to her Automatic transmission and wanted to know what would happen? I recommended that she have it changed and flushed but I told her I was not sure what it would do to it (if anything) She said she drove it about 15-20 miles since she did it? Will this hurt anything?

Sorry for the dumb question but I wanted to give her an answer

Thanks,
Jeremy

86swb · 08-15-2005, 08:27 PM

Jeremy that is not a dumb question. I would like to know also what this will do to a transmission if anything.

*iceman7329* · 08-15-2005, 10:49 PM

Thats a good question, but I have no idea.

matthufham · 08-15-2005, 11:03 PM

"that aint gonna work" i'd flush it before it gets in your gears.

79gmcc15 · 08-16-2005, 02:56 AM

doesent to much oil cause it to get fomey(sp?) and lose its lubercating and protectave propertys and cause to much whear on the pump?

86 GMG · 08-16-2005, 08:53 AM

i wouldnt get all twisted about this its just a half a qt noe maybe a full qt or even 2 each but half, yes do get it out right away just for safe measure but not likely to hurt anything i would reccommend not to mention the oil thing to anyone at the shop A. for smart a$$ comments and also to keep some jerk from taking advantage of a women that doesnt know the diffrence between right and wrong on a vehicle (no disrespect intended)

rockman20 · 08-16-2005, 11:49 AM

I agree. I can't see a 1/2 qt of motor oil causing too much pain on a transmission. Especially considering a transmission and torque converter can hold what like 12 qts or something like that? I forget when I had my transmission done.

But yea, due to the foaming characteristics of motor oil, I would definitely have the system flushed. Not just drop the pan and drain what is in the pan, I would have the system flushed to make sure it is all out.

And I also agree that someone should come along with this lady when she goes to have it done. I'm not saying a man or a woman, just someone who is knowledgable on vehicles. Shops LOVE to take advantage of ignorant people.....man or woman......and if someone comes in claiming they put motor oil in the transmission.........it is the groundwork for some advantage taking.

Nolowrider · 08-16-2005, 12:06 PM

I see where it would do too much damage right away. I would def get it flushed though.

08-15-2005, 06:09 PM	#1
red86chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sc Posts: 77	Crazy Question My fioncee' (SP?) called me from work and said that one of her co-workers accidently added about 1/2 qt of motor oil to her Automatic transmission and wanted to know what would happen? I recommended that she have it changed and flushed but I told her I was not sure what it would do to it (if anything) She said she drove it about 15-20 miles since she did it? Will this hurt anything? Sorry for the dumb question but I wanted to give her an answer Thanks, Jeremy __________________ 86 c-10 383 w/ sportsman II heads comp 286h cam Edlbrock RPM Performer intake Holley 750 th350 w/2400 stall 3.73 gears with powertrax No-Slip posi unit. Just broken in good. Will get a 1/4 time this week.

08-15-2005, 08:27 PM	#2
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Jeremy that is not a dumb question. I would like to know also what this will do to a transmission if anything. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

08-16-2005, 02:56 AM	#5
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	doesent to much oil cause it to get fomey(sp?) and lose its lubercating and protectave propertys and cause to much whear on the pump? __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

08-16-2005, 08:53 AM	#6
86 GMG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 943	i wouldnt get all twisted about this its just a half a qt noe maybe a full qt or even 2 each but half, yes do get it out right away just for safe measure but not likely to hurt anything i would reccommend not to mention the oil thing to anyone at the shop A. for smart a$$ comments and also to keep some jerk from taking advantage of a women that doesnt know the diffrence between right and wrong on a vehicle (no disrespect intended) __________________ square body trucks an addiction or an investment either way they consume all my extra time and money

08-16-2005, 11:49 AM	#7
rockman20 "The dude abides" Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: North Dakota Posts: 472	I agree. I can't see a 1/2 qt of motor oil causing too much pain on a transmission. Especially considering a transmission and torque converter can hold what like 12 qts or something like that? I forget when I had my transmission done. But yea, due to the foaming characteristics of motor oil, I would definitely have the system flushed. Not just drop the pan and drain what is in the pan, I would have the system flushed to make sure it is all out. And I also agree that someone should come along with this lady when she goes to have it done. I'm not saying a man or a woman, just someone who is knowledgable on vehicles. Shops LOVE to take advantage of ignorant people.....man or woman......and if someone comes in claiming they put motor oil in the transmission.........it is the groundwork for some advantage taking. __________________ RockMan 1993 Chevy Silverado C3500 1 ton dually 1994 Honda Civic 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S 1953 IH Farmall Super M New to the fleet: 1992 Subaru Loyal

08-15-2005, 10:49 PM	#3
iceman7329 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 453	Thats a good question, but I have no idea.

08-15-2005, 11:03 PM	#4
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	"that aint gonna work" i'd flush it before it gets in your gears.

08-16-2005, 12:06 PM	#8
Nolowrider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,365	I see where it would do too much damage right away. I would def get it flushed though.

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