<VV>ATF

[Padgett]

>I accidentally poured a couple quarts of ATF into my motor oil and then 
>ran it it for couple of minutes before I realized what I had done. I 
>drained it out and poured new oil in and replaced the filter. My question 
>is- will the ATF  cause any lasting problems and is there anything else 
>that I should do?

I often toss a quart of ATF into an old engine to clean it out, my 
understanding is that it is essentially a very high detergent 20 weight 
oil. Have never had any problem afterwards though usually change the oil 
within the next 1,000 miles.

Padgett