https://www.aamcocolorado.com/what-happens-if-i-put-the-wrong-transmission-fluid-in-my-car/ Transmissions, Brakes, Maintenance & More Sun, 10 Oct 2021 19:45:41 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.1 https://www.aamcocolorado.com/what-happens-if-i-put-the-wrong-transmission-fluid-in-my-car/#comment-37148 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 19:45:41 +0000 https://www.aamcocolorado.com/?p=118824#comment-37148 I had my transmission fluid changed in my 2009 Versa. The mechanic said the last mechanic put CVT transmission fluid in my transmission. I was wondering when they drained the fluid how can they tell the difference in the CVT or regular fluid?

]]> https://www.aamcocolorado.com/what-happens-if-i-put-the-wrong-transmission-fluid-in-my-car/#comment-32990 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 16:15:33 +0000 https://www.aamcocolorado.com/?p=118824#comment-32990 Hi Joel, What is your question? Or, if you’d like to speak with one of our certified technicians, feel free to reach out to the closest location to you: https://www.aamcocolorado.com/locations/

]]> https://www.aamcocolorado.com/what-happens-if-i-put-the-wrong-transmission-fluid-in-my-car/#comment-32784 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 21:06:30 +0000 https://www.aamcocolorado.com/?p=118824#comment-32784 I have a question

]]> https://www.aamcocolorado.com/what-happens-if-i-put-the-wrong-transmission-fluid-in-my-car/#comment-30126 Mon, 23 Nov 2020 16:42:34 +0000 https://www.aamcocolorado.com/?p=118824#comment-30126 Tikeela,
If you think you have put the wrong transmission fluid into your car, we highly suggest seeing a qualified mechanic to diagnose if any damage has occured, and they will likely suggest a full fluid flush. Unfortunately, we can not diagnose your vehicle without seeing it in one of our service centers. If you are local to Colorado stop by one of 15 Colorado AAMCO Service centers and we can perform a free diagnostic check on your vehicle where we can access any repair needs your vehicle may have. If you have additional questions, be sure to check out our “Ask a Mechanic” feature, where you can email in your question to one of our AAMCO Colorado mechanics.
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AAMCO Colorado

]]> https://www.aamcocolorado.com/what-happens-if-i-put-the-wrong-transmission-fluid-in-my-car/#comment-29925 Sun, 08 Nov 2020 17:59:55 +0000 https://www.aamcocolorado.com/?p=118824#comment-29925 I used aft castrol high mileage on my 2012 Nissian Altima and didn’t realize it. Now I’ve drained it all out and and now putting in Valvoline cvt and used 6 quarts have I caused any damage to my car?

]]> https://www.aamcocolorado.com/what-happens-if-i-put-the-wrong-transmission-fluid-in-my-car/#comment-29122 Thu, 21 May 2020 20:10:33 +0000 https://www.aamcocolorado.com/?p=118824#comment-29122 Petrus,
Typically if the wrong fluid has been put into your transmission system you will need a transmission fluid flush to correct the issue, simply pouring new liquid in could create a larger issue within your transmission system. Unfortunately, we can not diagnose your vehicle without seeing it in one of our service centers. If you are local to Colorado stop by one of 14 Colorado AAMCO Service centers and we can perform a free diagnostic check on your vehicle where we can access any repair needs your vehicle may have.
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AAMCO Colorado

]]> https://www.aamcocolorado.com/what-happens-if-i-put-the-wrong-transmission-fluid-in-my-car/#comment-29072 Wed, 13 May 2020 09:32:21 +0000 https://www.aamcocolorado.com/?p=118824#comment-29072 Hi,my name is Petrus, i accidentally used ATF fluid instead of CVT in my automatic Honda fit,so it takes a while to take off, max-30 minutes
So my question is if i pour the correct fluid will my car be ok or should i start looking for a new transmission?!

]]> https://www.aamcocolorado.com/what-happens-if-i-put-the-wrong-transmission-fluid-in-my-car/#comment-15046 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 18:15:11 +0000 https://www.aamcocolorado.com/?p=118824#comment-15046 Nathan
You should always consult your vehicle owners manual and a trusted mechanic to determine the types of fluids your car requires. Unfortunately, we can not give a recommendation on specific fluids for a specific make and model unless we see the vehicle in one of our service centers. If you are local to Colorado stop by one of 14 Colorado AAMCO Service centers and we can perform a free diagnostic check on your vehicle where we can access any repair needs your vehicle may have as well as advise you on transmission fluid services and more. You can also contact one of our mechanics directly by using our Ask A Mechanic feature.
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AAMCO Colorado

]]> https://www.aamcocolorado.com/what-happens-if-i-put-the-wrong-transmission-fluid-in-my-car/#comment-12890 Sat, 26 Oct 2019 04:22:04 +0000 https://www.aamcocolorado.com/?p=118824#comment-12890 i had a shop change my transmission fluid on my 04 dodge dakota they put multi purpose atf in it ive had it in there for at least 500 miles is it safe to run that

]]> https://www.aamcocolorado.com/what-happens-if-i-put-the-wrong-transmission-fluid-in-my-car/#comment-12493 Mon, 21 Oct 2019 01:49:47 +0000 https://www.aamcocolorado.com/?p=118824#comment-12493 Julius,
If you have put the wrong transmission fluid in your car you need to visit a trusted mechanic right away, putting the wrong fluid into your car can irreversibly damage your transmission. However, we can not diagnose your vehicle without seeing it in one of our service centers. If you are local to Colorado stop by one of 14 Colorado AAMCO Service centers and we can perform a free diagnostic check on your vehicle where we can access any repair needs your vehicle may have. You can also contact one of our mechanics directly by using our Ask A Mechanic feature.
Thanks,
AAMCO Colorado

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