Transmission Fluid

Transmission fluid is an oil used as a lubricant and to provide the hydraulic pressure necessary for the smooth operation of a vehicle transmission.

It is illegal to put transmission fluid in the garbage or to pour it on the ground or down the drain (Minnesota Statutes § 115A.916).  Transmission fluid must be taken to a collection site that accepts it.

Do not mix used transmission fluid with antifreeze, water, gasoline, or other fluids.  Do not store used transmission fluid in a container previously used for antifreeze, bleach, paint, pesticides, or other chemicals.  Any residue left in the container may contaminate the transmission fluid.   A mixture of lubricants with nonlubricants cannot be recycled and must be disposed of as hazardous waste, which is more expensive than recycling.

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