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It can cause several problems depending on the vehicle.

shifting problems.

some will dump the excess fluid out vaccumm hoses.

it can cause leaks do to pressure from excessive fluid.

I suggest draining some. most of the time it is easy. just like your oil there is a drain plug.

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